Scenic views, ocean sounds, privacy, comfort, and security are all yours at this private estate on 25 acres of jungle. Plus, an amazing variety of wildlife everywhere you turn.
My three level, three bedroom home sleeps six guests comfortably with two king beds and one double bed on floors two and three. I have a studio apartment for myself on the ground floor. Your villa is private complete with a generous outdoor living area and a charcoal grill. Both units share the pool and a gas grill. Located in a private ocean-front community with over 1,200 acres of lush virgin jungle surrounding the estate.
This is a nature lover’s paradise! Many species of animals can be seen from the home including the famous white-faced monkeys, toucans, sloths, wild pigs, agouti, parrots and many more! This year I installed animal cameras and discovered an ocelot that walks through weekly! There is a large pond teeming with tilapia and a couple of goldfish. The orchard boasts many tropical fruits. Lounging in the poolside hammock with a bird book in your lap is a wonderful way to spend the afternoon.
Sunsets are amazing from the property every night!
Diese Unterkunft wird von einem privaten Gastgeber verwaltet (eine Partei, die nicht im Rahmen ihrer gewerblichen, geschäftlichen oder beruflichen Tätigkeit handelt). Das EU-Verbraucherrecht, einschließlich Widerrufsrecht, gilt nicht für deine Buchung, sie wird jedoch von den vom privaten Gastgeber festgelegten Stornierungsbedingungen abgedeckt.
Für zusätzliche Personen fallen möglicherweise Gebühren an, die abhängig von den Bestimmungen der Unterkunft variieren können.
Beim Check-in werden ggf. ein Lichtbildausweis und eine Kreditkarte, Debitkarte oder Kaution in bar für unvorhergesehene Aufwendungen verlangt.
Je nach Verfügbarkeit beim Check-in wird versucht, Sonderwünschen entgegenzukommen, sie können jedoch nicht garantiert werden. Eventuell fallen zusätzliche Gebühren an.
Partys oder Gruppenveranstaltungen sind auf dem Gelände der Unterkunft streng verboten.
Diese Unterkunft verwendet ein Recycling-System für Brauchwasser und umweltfreundliche Reinigungsmittel
Der Gastgeber hat nicht angegeben, ob es in der Unterkunft einen Kohlenmonoxidmelder gibt; wir empfehlen, einen tragbaren CO-Melder mitzubringen.
Der Gastgeber hat nicht angegeben, ob es in der Unterkunft einen Rauchmelder gibt.
Zur Gegend
Walbucht
Dieses Ferienhaus in Walbucht liegt in den Bergen. Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge und Punta Uvita geben einen Eindruck von der schönen Natur der Region. Zu den Attraktionen vor Ort zählt außerdem Folgendes: Sunset Surf Dominical - Tageskurse und Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding. Ebenfalls einen Besuch wert sind diese beiden Highlights: Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary und Parque Reptilandia.
Manuel Antonio Naturpark & Wildschutzgebiet - 49 Autominuten - 55.6 km
Fortbewegung vor Ort
Flughafen Quepos (XQP) – 30 Fahrminuten
Restaurants
Moromo - 12 Gehminuten
Fuego Brew Company - 11 Gehminuten
The Bakery - 10 Gehminuten
Restaurante La Parcela - 6 Autominuten
Tortilla Flats - 10 Gehminuten
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Hat Playa Guapil near Dominical 25 Acre Estate - Amazing Ocean Views & Wildlife!! einen Pool?
Ja, diese Unterkunft verfügt über einen Außenpool.
Wie viel kostet ein Aufenthalt im Playa Guapil near Dominical 25 Acre Estate - Amazing Ocean Views & Wildlife!! ?
Gültig ab 12. Apr. 2026: Die Preise für 1 Übernachtung für 2 Erwachsene im Playa Guapil near Dominical 25 Acre Estate - Amazing Ocean Views & Wildlife!! am 13. Apr. 2026 beginnen bei 227 € (inklusive Steuern und Gebühren). Dieser Preis basiert auf dem niedrigsten Preis pro Nacht innerhalb der nächsten 30 Tage, der jeweils in den letzten 24 Stunden gefunden wurde. Die Preise können sich ändern. Wähle deine Reisedaten, um genauere Preise zu erhalten.
Ist Playa Guapil near Dominical 25 Acre Estate - Amazing Ocean Views & Wildlife!! haustierfreundlich?
Nein, in dieser Unterkunft sind Haustiere nicht erlaubt.
Wie viel kostet das Parken bei Playa Guapil near Dominical 25 Acre Estate - Amazing Ocean Views & Wildlife!! ?
Auf dem Gelände der Unterkunft stehen Parkplätze zur Verfügung.
Wann ist der Check-in bei Playa Guapil near Dominical 25 Acre Estate - Amazing Ocean Views & Wildlife!! ?
Check-in ab: 15:00 Uhr.
Wann ist der Check-out bei Playa Guapil near Dominical 25 Acre Estate - Amazing Ocean Views & Wildlife!! ?
Check-out ist um 11:00 Uhr.
Wo befindet sich Playa Guapil near Dominical 25 Acre Estate - Amazing Ocean Views & Wildlife!! ?
Dank der ausgezeichneten Lage in den Bergen ist dieses Ferienhaus zu Fuß gerade mal 5 Minuten entfernt von: Strand Barú und Dominical-Strand. Ebenfalls höchstens 10 Minuten entfernt: Sunset Surf Dominical - Tageskurse und Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding.
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10/10
Sauberkeit
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10/10
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10/10
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Bewertungen
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
David M.
1. Feb. 2026
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Location was amazing and the house fit us just great. We had 4 adults and 2 kids and were able to cook some meals in the kitchen and launch several fun excursions from this jungle gem. Toni was around and super helpful too!
David M.
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im Januar 2026
Antwort von VrboOwner am 1. Feb. 2026
It was great to host you! Come back any time!!
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Paul G.
23. Feb. 2026
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
The location is perfect just above Domenical, close to grocery stores/gas station, quick drive either north or south to National Parks and beach excursions. The only inconvenience with the property was the oven didn't work after the first use (wouldn't shut off) so it had to be disabled for the remainder of the stay which changed our meal plans after we had bought all of our groceries. We loved the location, setting, the property was well landscaped and beautiful for evening and morning relaxation and bird watching. We even saw the troop of monkeys outside of the windows one of the days.
Paul G.
Aufenthalt von 6 Nächten im Februar 2026
Antwort von VrboOwner am 24. Feb. 2026
Sorry about the oven. I thought I asked if you were planning on using it as I have a larger countertop oven I could have brought up. I'm glad you enjoyed this beautiful country and all of the wild life. It really is special. Thank you for staying with me.
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Mike S.
10. Aug. 2025
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Great Reclusive Getaway
We had a great time! The house was amazing. The property manager was great!
Mike S.
Aufenthalt von 11 Nächten im Juli 2025
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
marina h.
31. Dez. 2025
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
We loved the atmosphere of the home. The views were spectacular and the grounds are lovely. There were plenty of towels and beach supplies. The kitchen had everything we needed. The host even provided us with eggs and tortillas as we arrived very late and did not have any supplies for dinner. The birds in the early morning were incredible and we also enjoyed watching the capuchin monkey who was stealing the hanging bananas. It was nice not to have to use the AC unit in the lower two bedrooms. Great to have the open air circulating around the rooms. We didn’t spend much time in the pool as we were at the beach and traveling around. Super glad we had a 4x 4 7 seater car. It is a bit of a challenge driving up to the house for the first time in the dark but you get used to the drive after the first time up and down. Highly recommend the rental. The host is knowledgeable and very friendly.
marina h.
Aufenthalt von 4 Nächten im Dezember 2025
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Dave/Antoinette H.
18. Okt. 2018
Loved this place - everything was amazing!
This home was wonderful and had everything we needed. There
are so many fun things to do nearby but what we really liked was the
privacy, lushness of the land, and all the wildlife.
Dave/Antoinette H.
Antwort von VrboOwner am 1. Apr. 2020
Thanks, Kim,
It's always nice to have a fellow HomeAway member stay with us and enjoy their visit! Maybe some time we can do a trade! Dave & Toni
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Gary H.
31. Juli 2022
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Heaven on earth
As close to paradise as you can get. Owners and house manager were so friendly and helpful. We highly recommend this wonderful property.
Gary H.
Aufenthalt von 30 Nächten im Juli 2022
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Tracy F.
4. Juli 2024
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Great family rental in Dominical
This house is exactly as listed and was perfect for our needs. The views are spectacular and both the owner and property manager are truly beyond helpful. David, the property manager, works as your personal vacation manager for all of your excursions- he truly went above and beyond. I can’t imagine a better rental in this area.
Tracy F.
Aufenthalt von 6 Nächten im Juni 2024
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Tyler H.
9. März 2023
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Costa Rican paradise
The home was very clean and spacious with all of the essentials to enjoy your day relaxing near the pool or the porch with expansive views of the ocean with a nice ocean breeze all day long.
Tyler H.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Februar 2023
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Debbie F.
7. Dez. 2024
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Dominical Redux
Having stayed in this area many times over the years, this home is truly a standout. Although the entry drive is not for the faint of heart, the magnificent amenities, the creatively maintained landscaping, the view and proximity to both Dominical and Play Matapalo is quite convenient. Our host (and owner) was both gracious and helpful. We definitely will come back again.
Debbie F.
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im Dezember 2024
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
LIsa H.
6. Feb. 2023
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Pura Vida Stay!
Highly recommend this VRBO to anyone wanting to visit Costa Rica. The owners Dave and Toni and Property Manager David were top notch. Responded to questions promptly and courteously. Their recommendations for exertions and restaurants were spot on. The house is spectacular with every amenity you would want. Beach views from the house are amazing and the pool/grounds/gardens are spectacular. Would love to stay here again. Thanks so much for a wonderful vacation. Pura Vida!
LIsa H.
Aufenthalt von 10 Nächten im Januar 2023
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Lynne G.
26. Jan. 2023
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Beautiful wildlife experience
The house was great! Well built and very comfortable. The pool was nice and the garden was beautiful. We saw so many amazing animals just from the deck. Parrots and Tucans and giant hummingbirds, a bird watcher's paradise! Our Costa Rica contact, David was very helpful and kind. We highly recommend this beautiful home, close to the beach but on the edge of the jungle. Right in the biological corridor, it is a spectacular location to see it all. We even saw an anteater!!
Lynne G.
Aufenthalt von 31 Nächten im Dezember 2022
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Christine R.
27. März 2023
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Paradise
The property is absolutely beautiful with so much care given to the lush gardens and koi pond. The sounds of the birds and jungle are magical and we saw multiple Toucans and hummingbirds right from the expansive balcony. Even the private drive to the house is a great experience. Dave and Toni gave extensive information and recommendations on the area and were a pleasure to deal with. The house has lots of books on Costa Rican birds, mammals and plants so you can look up whatever you are seeing. We will definitely be back!
Christine R.
Aufenthalt von 6 Nächten im März 2023
Verifizierte Bewertung
8/10 – Gut
Lisa G.
27. Dez. 2024
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Great place. Couple surprises
Really great house with a beautiful view. Lovely and kind owner. Wonderful property manager. Two things we would have liked to have known before we booked. Although there are individual AC units in each of the bedrooms, they have to work very hard to remove the humidity and provide relief from it. There is no AC in the bathrooms, kitchen or main living area. And the owner encourages AC use only 15 minutes per day. So after coming back from a hot hike in the 88 percent humidity, there is little relief and things become sticky and damp. Also, the need for 4 wheel is no joke. Two of the steepest hills we have ever driven are required to get you to the house and they are gravel and become wet and slippery when it rains. We loved the beautiful country and wonderful people in Costa Rica.
Lisa G.
Aufenthalt von 5 Nächten im Dezember 2024
Antwort von VrboOwner am 2. Feb. 2025
I am so sorry you misunderstood about the AC situation. It is not uncommon in CR for an AC system to be designed for sleeping only. I installed a solar system so guests can run the AC all night and have a whole house battery so that even a power outage will not leave you hot all night. I do ask that you not leave the AC on all day. I provide "cooling" outdoor curtains to help with the west facing windows. Generally closing the doors, curtains and windows when you leave keeps the house 10 degrees cooler for when you get home and gives the AC a little help when you do turn it on. I PERSONALLY use my AC for about 15 minutes when I go to bed and that is enough to cool my bedroom off for the night.
Our community regrades the roads twice a year. Your experience was out of the norm as we had 80 INCHES of rain in October and November. That was hard on the roads!
Other than that I am glad you enjoyed your stay. It really is a wonderful country.
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Mike S.
16. Jan. 2019
The Guapil home was amazing!
The views were amazing! The pool was a perfect touch our daily routine. We had cocktail sunsets everyday we were home. The monkeys past through the trees just behind us every day about an hour before sunset. Too cool. The birds were also a wildlife treat. Especially the Toucans. The house was clean and well furnished. One thing that was a complete surprise was the slope of the hills approaching the property. I had never experienced hills as steep as the ones leading to the property and again this added to the thrill of the vacation. If at all possible, make sure you have a 4 wheel drive. One of our vehicles was a front wheel drive and it negotiated the hills, it was challenging at points. We spent 4 of our 7 days doing planned activities. I caught a 200 lb blue marlin on Christmas Eave. We had a Mountain Top Sunset dinner with live music on Christmas Day. We did a Sunset Catamaran cruise with cocktails, snorkeling and dinner and then wrapped things up with the Tree Canopy and Zip line adventure. David Orozco Jimenez was our property manager and adventure guide and helped us set everything up. He was very responsive to anything we needed and the questions we had. It was a pleasure working with him. We had a blast and loved everything!
Mike S.
Antwort von VrboOwner am 1. Apr. 2020
Mike & Gaffney, thanks for spending your Christmas holiday with us! And what excitement on Christmas eve catching that huge marlin!! Toni was just down there last week and was also seeing a lot of monkeys and toucans. We are so fortunate to have David as our local host. He is so conscientious and knowledgeable about all there is to do there, plus being able to arrange tours at no extra cost to our guests. We appreciate you writing this review! Dave & Toni
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Jamie D.
27. Feb. 2021
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Absolutely Amazing!
Not even sure where to start! It was beyond what words can describe.
From the beginning, Dave and Toni were great with communication and sharing helpful information. Super easy booking / check-in process and clear directions/access information.
And David, their property manager and local tico, is amazing! He helped us every step of the way with booking activities/reservations and pointing out the more local attractions and beaches. He was engaged, accommodating and knowledgeable, and just helped to make our trip that much more memorable! Thank you so much David!
And then you have the house/property-WOW! It was everything and MORE than we could have imagined! The pictures give a great perspective of what to expect, but when you pull up and walk out - just breath taking! It had everything we needed, from cooking to swimming to the beach essentials. And clean!
We saw so much wildlife from the porch! Toucans, monkeys, macaws, agouti, peccary (small pig), numerous birds (including humming birds). Even iguana on the road to the house, which is so beautiful and amazing. Likely the best non pavement road in Costa Rica! We were there in the dry season (mid Feb.) so 4x4 wasn't used, but definitely a must have in general (not only for the house - but if you plan to explore)
And the sounds, from the birds to the waves crashing - we can still hear them - amazing!
The location was perfect, easy access to the road and very close to town. Beautiful and quick 30 minute trip down to Uvita for groceries, and very close to great beaches. Also very centrally located to easily experience Manuel Antonio and Marino Ballena (Whale Tail) national parks. Both were amazing (insider tip, keep driving past the parking vendors to get closer to the park entrances).
David helped us coordinate amazing activities, from ATV riding (to a waterfall), horseback riding (to another waterfall), and hiking (to yet another waterfall!) and pointed us to the most amazing local beaches!
And the Food! The local fruit was delicious. The Ceviche is to die for. And we absolutely loved the simple local Casado and Arroz con Pollo dishes at the less American locations (which you have your pick of). We highly recommend the personal chef, it was a great experience with unbelievable food!
What else can be written?! The house, the property, the people, the scenery, the activities, the beaches, the food, the wildlife - I am sure we are missing something.
But it was just amazing!! Pura Vida!!
Jamie D.
Aufenthalt von 8 Nächten im Februar 2021
Antwort von VrboOwner am 28. Feb. 2021
Gosh, it makes me want to go back tomorrow! We're so glad you enjoyed all the Costa Rica and our community have to offer...
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
charles g.
13. März 2026
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Beautiful views from every room. The host was very responsive. You definitely need a 4-wheel drive to access the property.
charles g.
Aufenthalt von 10 Nächten im Februar 2026
Antwort von VrboOwner am 17. März 2026
Thank you for staying with us in paradise. I love watching the weather pass by out to sea and I had to promise myself not to take anymore sunset photos. I filled up my phone!
Yes, rain or shine you must have 4WD.
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Karen F.
11. Feb. 2021
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
A piece of paradise
My family and I (husband and 2 teenagers) stayed here for 5 nights but we wish it could have been longer. The house is located at the end of a secluded/gated community and is a beautiful piece of property. You can see the ocean for miles. The landscape is beautiful and is surrounded by jungle, so you have the best of both worlds. Dave gave perfect directions to the house. We felt like we were on a scavenger hunt our first time in. It was a lot of fun.
The house itself is beautiful, well decorated, and has very comfortable seating and bedding. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you might need, including spices. The Pool is lovely and was perfect for cooling off.
We throughly enjoyed our stay and hope to come back again soon.
Karen F.
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im Februar 2021
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Kate B.
24. Feb. 2020
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Breath taking views!
We had a fabulous time at Dave & Toni’s place! The views are incredible, our boys (ages 3.5 & 7) loved swimming in the big pool, and the location is great! Monkeys came to visit in the afternoon, lots of bird sightings, and we even saw a whale (with binoculars we brought) from their balcony! Fabulous home, friendly owners and management. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Kate B.
Aufenthalt von 6 Nächten im Februar 2020
Antwort von VrboOwner am 1. Apr. 2020
Kate, I think you are the first to see a whale from the deck! Very cool. Glad you all enjoyed your stay with us...
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Jean P.
23. Jan. 2020
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Ocean View
The house is very comfortable. Three bedrooms with a bathroom attached to each bedroom. A nice pool at the house to cool off in, and conveniently located to the beaches in and around Dominical. Many other attractions close by too.
Jean P.
Aufenthalt von 4 Nächten im Januar 2020
Antwort von VrboOwner am 1. Apr. 2020
Thanks, Jean. Glad you were able to extend your stay with us and that you all had a good time!
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
wayne R.
14. Jan. 2020
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Diamond In The Jungle
This villa is in a perfect location...total privacy deep in the jungle yet close enough to the real world for great eats and entertainment. The wildlife around the villa is terrific...the ‘show’ starts shortly after day break every day! A 4 wheel drive is a must...but don’t be scared...it’s fun! The interior of the villa is beautiful, well designed and comfortable. We spent 2 weeks here over Christmas and New Years. Treat yourself cause life’s too short not to! We’ll be back!
wayne R.
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im Dezember 2019
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Randall J.
8. Jan. 2020
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
The listing is fantastic, the property is even better!!
Absolutely loved the home, the property, and the area. Very easy to get to, private, secluded, and safe.
The owner Dave was helpful and responsive. David, the local property manager and concierge was very pleasant and provided good recommendations for local restaurants and arranged a great rafting trip for us.
I think our next trip to CR will be booked based on the availability of this home. Best I've found in CR.
SIX stars from me!
Randall J.
Aufenthalt von 2 Nächten im Januar 2020
Antwort von VrboOwner am 1. Apr. 2020
Thanks, Randy. I am so glad you were able to squeeze in a couple nights at our home and even got to meet Toni when she arrived. Happy New Year!
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Steve G.
20. Dez. 2019
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Wonderful home with wildlife near Dominical and beaches
The home is wonderful and we plan on staying there again in the future.
The home is just as its appears in the photos, no surprises & no disappointments. It's very comfortable and has a great vibe.
The furniture, including the beds and pillows are comfortable. The beds are firm with plenty of support but have soft toppers and were perfect for us. There are plenty of pillows.
The kitchen is well-equipped with more utensils and appliances that we had need for. The gas grill had plenty of propane and we cooked several meals using it.
The pool is nice and the pool-guy comes several times per week to clean and take care of it.
The twenty-five acres is heavily jungled with perhaps two acres cleared and landscaped for the home and pool. There is a trail leading to the end of the property where it borders Hacienda Baru. We saw lots of capuchin monkeys as well as a numbest of peccaries and even a few agouti. There are a multitude of birds who visit the trees on the property. The capuchins eat and play in the trees above and below the home. There are great views of their antics from the second floor patio and the master bath.
Dave and Toni were very communicative as we prepared or our trip; one or the other would return calls and reply to emails promptly. David, the local property manager and de-facto concierge visited us at the property our first morning in the home. He was informative and helpful. He arranged two excursions for us, one to Villa Arturas Animal Sanctuary, a should see, and a paddle board trip through there mangroves with Pineapple Tours.
The drive is two kms on a steep dirt and gravel road from the main gate to the home's gate. You will need a 4x4; we were fine here and on all of the muddy back roads we explored with a small SUV.
Although you drive two kms from the main road, 34, gate up through the hills to the home, the road twists back towards the main road and it is a vey close to 34. It's about 30 meters from the road and 20-30 meters above it. You cannot see the road, there is only one other property visible a long way down the hill and across the road. But, there is traffic noise. The home is very private, but the proximity to 34 allows car and tuck noise to reach the property. It was far outweighed by the home, the pool, and the land, but it is pretty noticeable and should be mentioned as the only drawback to the home. Like I said, we plan to stay here again.
Steve G.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Dezember 2019
Antwort von VrboOwner am 1. Apr. 2020
Steve, thanks for the comprehensive review AND for booking your return visit next December! Great to have you back. Note to readers, Steve is trying to get Homeaway to edit his review about the man road proximity. It is 300 meters away not 30 meters! Most guests do not even notice road noise as the sounds of waves and surf is more pronounced and constant.
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Verifizierter Reisender
12. Aug. 2019
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Paradise Found
1st, the owners are spectacular with details. We received a 16 pg document about the rental and more importantly about the surrounding areas. It was great. For sure you MUST have a 4x4 vehicle, no doubt. We loved eating at the Jolly Roger and both Uvita and Dominicalito were great beaches for kids. Great property.
Verifizierter Reisender
Aufenthalt von 5 Nächten im August 2019
Antwort von VrboOwner am 1. Apr. 2020
Well, we're glad you liked what we provide. We think first-time visitors especially want as much information as we can provide them so they feel safe, secure and can plan all the things they want to do. Thanks for taking time to write a review!
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Mario R.
8. Aug. 2019
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Difficult to find better!
We spent the entire month of July 2019 in the house of Dave & Toni. We were on our 6th visit to Costa Rica and our 4th rental house. Difficult to find better by our criteria: the house is secluded, safe (gated community style), offers a breathtaking view (at the top of a mountain) and is very comfortable; good weather, bad weather (wide balcony). The Pacific Ocean stretches infinitely under our eyes constantly that we cook or that we are at the pool. Flora and fauna are omnipresent; monkeys, koati, toucan, sloth, macaws, pig, etc. gives us the impression of being out of the world. Located at the height of the flight of the urubu and surrounded by the musical concert of the different birds, we no longer had the taste to leave for the beach. Short trips made it possible to take advantage of the different beaches nearby depending on whether we wanted an isolated beach (playa linda and guapil) or even more alive (playa dominical and dominicalito). Our 15 year old son surfed with Jeudy Costa Rica Explorer: a must. The staff of the house was friendly and they were able to answer all our questions. Easy to go grocery shopping or find any other service (bank, dental, etc.).
Mario R.
Aufenthalt von 31 Nächten im Juni 2019
Antwort von VrboOwner am 1. Apr. 2020
Mario, it was a pleasure having you and your family stay with us. Your review makes us wish we were coming back sooner! We're so glad you all enjoyed your long visit!
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Todd S.
25. Apr. 2019
Amazing Property and wonderful hosts
Our stay at this location was wonderful. As we drove up the long, winding mountain road, we felt like we were in paradise. The property is very isolated and remote which is what we love about it. There were many animals we saw going to the property. Once at the house, we fell in love with everything. The view has to be one of the BEST in Costa Rica. The home was perfect for our family of 7. We had a few issues in the beginning with the security entrance gate and passcodes. Dave was available and helpful with all of our requests. Our stay was amazing!!! We would highly recommend this property to anyone that wants seclusion, wonderful views, and an amazing home with very nice pool. Thank You! -The Skalberg Family
Todd S.
Aufenthalt von 4 Nächten im April 2019
Antwort von VrboOwner am 1. Apr. 2020
Todd, thanks for taking time to share your experience with us and others. Toni and I are headed there for an extended stay in May and June. We're excited!!
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Zu Gast bei Toni
I love the tropics. I lived in the Caribbean for 16 years and have owned property here in Costa Rica for almost 20 years. I was lucky enough to move here full time a couple of years ago. Is this TMI? I was pregnant with my now 38 year old daughter and was looking for a place give birth. Costa Rica's stats were great, good medical care, high literacy rate, conservation programs and goals, and broad minded social justice policies. All of those priorities are still in place and continue to be fostered. I consider myself a creative but am a bit of a dilettante - I dabble in this and that. The most obvious example that you will experience is my garden. When I bought the house the gardens did not include much besides grass and hibiscus. For the first few years I focused on my orchard and building my pond. Now I am looking toward plants that attract more birds and planting more flowers. Last year I planted an ice cream bean tree. The monkey's, the scarlet macaws and I can hardly wait for the first beans to arrive!! They are supposed to taste like vanilla ice cream.
Darum fiel die Entscheidung auf diese Unterkunft
Comunidad Ecologica Guapilena is a special place on earth. We are 400 acres divided into 20 privately held lots. There are currently 14 houses. I own 25 of those acres. It is legally an ecological reserve bordered on one side by a 100 acre refuge and above by another municipal "animal corridor" so the animals can get from the mountains to the sea. We are limited as to what we can use the land for. Add to that Costa Rica protects certain types of primary jungle trees. What you end up with is a magical jungle paradise. I have seen three types of big cats, herds of peccaries, anteaters, sloths, scarlet macaws, squirrel monkeys, whitefaced monkeys, toucans, 3 foot tall Crested Great Curassow (a big bird), guans, Chachalacas, the list goes on.
Even though you are officially in the jungle, 10 minutes away is the little village of Dominical, and about 30 minutes to the north or south are two small towns with a great variety restaurants, shops and services. It is a wonderful blend of convenience and jungle.
Right in front of the house are miles and miles of beaches. Quite often you can spend the day on the beach and only see 5 other people. There is kayaking, white water rafting, parasailing, fishing all within 30 minutes. We even have a vanilla farm nearby that also grows cacao - the treats at the end of that tour are wonderful.
Das macht diese Unterkunft einzigartig
What make this place unique? One word. VIEW. The house sits about 340 feet above sea level. You can see Manual Antonio National Park to the north and Cano Island to the south. That is 150 kilometers of view. The house is comfortable and colorful, tranquil and tropical. As I type this I can hear a female sloth calling for some attention. It doesn't get better than this.
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