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Over 7,000 square feet of living space, indoor and outdoor, is plenty of space!
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12301.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Esterillos Oeste, Puntarenas Province
  • Esterillos Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Playa Esterillos Este
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Hermosa Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

360 DEGREE VIEWS OF MOUNTAINS AND THE OCEAN!!! MINUTES TO THE BEACH!!!

Spacious and well appointed, The Hilltop House In Esterillos Oeste, Just a 20 minute drive to Jaco, is fast becoming one of the most sought after Costa Rica vacation houses within the beachfront village of Esterillos Oeste. During your stay at The Hilltop, you will likely receive daily visits from scarlet macaws and possible some toucans, as well as a myriad of other wildlife including white face monkeys. The property is set in a quiet and safe area and offers a multitude of outdoor living spaces, including a 3rd floor observation deck and lounging area. Relax in a hammock, enjoy the pool, or perhaps a cool drink up on the beautiful 2nd floor indoor / outdoor entertaining deck. In addition, The Hilltop In Esterillos includes a private, fully appointed 2nd floor suite with quaint kitchen, living room with ocean and jungle views, separate bedroom, and a full bath. A quick drive or short 5 min walk down the hill and great surf, quiet beaches, tide pools, local shops, bars, and food awaits. Less than 30 minutes from Jaco / Los Suenos or Manuel Antonio. Come enjoy a UNIQUE house in Paradise, excellent WiFi for those working remotely..The best plan we can buy speeds of 200Mbps download and upload 10Mbps! ****PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PROPERTIES IN THE AREA "THE JOYA DEL PACIFICO" DIRECT OCEANFRONT LISTING #4090344 AND "THE CASTLE OF OZ" IN THE MIDDLE OF THE JUNGLE WITH OCEAN VIEWS #2888553!

Property manager

Jen
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Animal watching, and coral reef and tidepools
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Parrita

Located in Parrita, this holiday home is near the beach. Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park and Canopy Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Jacó Walk Shopping Center and Auto Mercado Herradura. Neo Fauna and La Iguana Chocolate are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Esterillos Oeste, Puntarenas Province

What's nearby

  • Esterillos Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Judas Point - 12 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Playa Esterillos Este - 15 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Hermosa Beach - 15 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Jacó Beach - 25 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Chiringuito - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bar Y Mariscos La Hawaianas - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Podio - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Los Almendros Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante y Pizzería El Maná - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 360 DEGREE VIEWS OF MOUNTAINS AND THE OCEAN!!! MINUTES TO THE BEACH!!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 360 DEGREE VIEWS OF MOUNTAINS AND THE OCEAN!!! MINUTES TO THE BEACH!!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at 360 DEGREE VIEWS OF MOUNTAINS AND THE OCEAN!!! MINUTES TO THE BEACH!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 360 DEGREE VIEWS OF MOUNTAINS AND THE OCEAN!!! MINUTES TO THE BEACH!!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 360 DEGREE VIEWS OF MOUNTAINS AND THE OCEAN!!! MINUTES TO THE BEACH!!! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Esterillos Beach and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Hermosa Beach. Judas Point and Playa Esterillos Este are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 47 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

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

Everything was great

This is a great property able to accomodate a lot of people and just a short walk to the beach. We rented a couple golf carts and stayed for a month. The trip was great and I think everyone thought it was the perfect place for us.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Erika J.

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

Pretty good

The house had pretty views, but the drive way was crazy steep. The house itself was really dark. Not much light inside. The common areas do not have air conditioning which made it hard to ever want to hang out in those areas. We had a few issues which the manager resolved. I paid extra for 4 extra people, but when we only had 3 extra people come due to illness, I was not refunded. Overall, it was fine
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bright C.

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

Paradise

We had an amazing stay at Hilltop House. The accommodations were comfortable and beautiful. Daily swims in the ocean and pool. Would love to come back for a longer stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin B.

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

Amazing Stay

This place is perfect. The feeling of unbothered paradise with the comforts of home. Everything we needed was a short walk or less than 2 minutes drive. We will be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeanene h.

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

Amazing house

Our family of eight could not have picked a better place very roomie for three different couples and two teenagers. The pool was a definite hit Beautiful The house is centrally located. We traveled to Jaco and Manuel Antonio several times. The streets in this area are very well-maintained. We rented cars and had them directly delivered to the house or they will pick you up at either airport (Jaco suv Rentals.) Fabian and the owner were incredible to work with There are three restaurants right close to the house that are incredible. El patio was our favorite. Lots of spectacular excursions very close. Our favorite was the kayak tour. Nacarcosta Mangrove Tours will definitely come back.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

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

Graduation Trip

We came to CR with 6 adults to celebrate the high school graduation of one. Tha property is a little difficult due to gravel roads and steep incline. 4x4 is highly recommended. The property is stunning, within close proximity to stores, local restaurants, and the beach. Very comfortable and the pool was wonderful. Owner and property manager were exceptionally responsive. All rooms are good sized, observation deck has 360 degree viee of ocean and mountains, and outdoor/partially open areas are beautifully decorated. Would definitely rent again!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

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

Beautiful views, comfortable house, and responsive manager

The house was very nice. The arrangement was better than I expected from the description of the house. 10 of us stayed at the house including 2 young kids and a baby and we were all comfortable. The suite that was located above the garage separate from the main house was great for my brother and his wife with 6 month old baby. The suite had its own shower and a mini kitchen so they had privacy and comfort. As I read in other reviews, the steep hills up to the house and the driveway was a bit challenging but we managed with our 4 wheel drive rental cars. Fabian (the property manager) was responsive, informative, and essential to the success of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Melanie B.

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

Stunning views!

This spot is a bird lover/nature lovers paradise! The absolute best views, we loved seeing all the wildlife and especially the birds <3 We loved the quiet beach and the pool was great! There is no hot tub, its a kids wading pool (not that we needed a hot tub) There was lots of space for everyone, rooms are well air conditioned, and comfortable beds. It's not quiet when someone is walking on the 2nd floor or drops something! Also check for scorpions, our son got stung, but that was the only one we saw, hiding under the bed. It is a wonderfully wild place! Fabian the property manager was very kind and helpful, answering questions and setting up tours and rides, we are very grateful to him! We did not rent a car but enjoyed the hike up the hill, quite a workout! We loved the local restaurants, especially los Almendros, El Patio, and La Chanta!! We did get the private chef one night, but found it very expensive for seafood and then you have to clean up too! We had an amazing seafood dinner at Vista Hermosa. Overall it was a fantastic vacation full of lots of adventure and relaxation. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy V.

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

Unique and beautiful villa

Our family of five really enjoyed our short stay. Everyone had their own space but connected with the pool and observation area on top. Communication was good and the house had everything we needed. The bedrooms all had great working air conditioning. The main house family room didn’t but there were two fans. We walked to the restaurants nearby: Los Almendros - we ate there twice, El Patio - they had trivia night on the Tuesday night we arrived, a lot of ex-pats and American music which was fun, and then Soda Margarita for breakfast. The driveway to the villa was a bit steep for our large SUV but we made it work. The villa is in a small town but close enough to Jaco and Manuel Antonio for more activities. I liked being away from all the traffic and crowds. If you’d like to learn to surf I’d recommend Bretts Boards. He lives in town and you’ll see his sign down the street from the house but we met him at a beach resort about 10 mins away. That was fun. Overall the house was truly unique (especially the amazing views!) and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

Great location, view and beach

We loved staying at Hilltop House!! Our group was a family of 6 including 2 grandparents and 2 kids (10-13 years). The house was great!! We loved the pool and hanging out in the “eagles nest” to enjoy the view and animals (several bird nests on the property, iguanas, macaws flying to/from the beach, and even a cane toad) The beach (we drove due to the steep hill) was very close (no issues parking) and great for boogie boarding, jumping waves, tide pools and seeing scarlet macaws (10+ daily). We were there the week after Easter and the beach was practically empty every day (aside from the occasional dog/cat and one time even a group of cows). There is a small bar/restaurant right on the beach with decent food and drinks. The town is small but has several restaurants, 2 small grocery stores, and a place to rent surf & boogie boards. The town is in a great location, about 20 min to Jaco and an hour to Manuel Antonio. If you enjoy being at a more low key place with a great beach but still close to touristy places this is a great location for you!! We arranged for a chef two nights via the host (amazing food although the first dinner the chef made enough food for 3 meals), ate out a couple times, and cooked meals several times as well. Los Almendros is a great place to eat in town. The host and property manager were very good at responding and sorting out some minor issues very quickly. Really enjoyed our stay and would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ty Q.

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

The place to unwind

The Hilltop House provide the right amount of privacy to disconnect from the grind. Eating breakfast and listing to the waves crash as you watch the Macaws fly by provides the perfect serenity. Easily walkable to the beach or local bar The restaurant at the bottom of the hill provides great local cuisine and the owner of the restaurant gave us a ride back to the house If you need something more touristy. It is a 20 minute taxi ride to Jaco. And we highly recommend contacting the owner. She has a local lady and her daughter that will come to the house and fix meals. They show and bring all the food. She treated us like family and fed us well. Hands down the best CR food we ate was made by her
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Cathy H.

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

Beautiful views but rough entry getting to house

We loved the views of the rain forest from the top level. We saw monkeys, toucans, macaws, and several exotic birds. The pool was wonderful. It was easiest to travel to Jaco via Uber and cheaper than renting a car. The road to the house was pretty challenging for our older ones in the group and to Uber drivers. The beach in Esterillos was nice and grocery stores were adequate for simple things. We got most food in Jaco and ate at some good restaurants there. Had a little trouble connecting with property manager but owners were very prompt and helpful. Loved the heat and even humidity this time of year!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terence C.

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

40th bday home base a success

Our group of 8 30 somethings - except me the 40 year old - had a wonderful stay at Hilltop House. We enjoyed the different outdoor hang out spots especially the rancho and pool. Amazing views are as stated. A nice walk to beach and a nice walk to the tasty restaurant options and very serviceable market. We were very glad to have a sleepy neighborhood than a busier, touristy destination - felt way more authentic.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jose B.

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

Highly recommended

We travel with our family and friends, we had a fantastic time. The place is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Hilltop House

- Close enough to Jaco - Small town with beach access, liquor store, and couple bars/restaurants - Easy to find on and navigation apps - Property manager was responsive and had great reccomendations - The house has plenty of beds, sheets, and towels. They even supply you with 2 jugs of water!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

MARTYE H.

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

This place is incredible!

We had an absolute blast and this place is the best! The views are amazing, love the little town, it’s a short walk down the hill to the beach! We were a groups of 8 and this house was plenty big enough for us all to have our own spaces but still be together as a group. It was fully furnished and lacked nothing. We couldn’t have found a better place for our vacation. The property manager, Yocseliny, is by far the best around! She gave us all the information we needed, she was always very prompt with any questions or info we needed, super friendly and professional! We will stay here again and again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jen W.

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

Fabulous house with amazing views!

We love this house! Cannot say enough great things, the view is incredible! The house is very spacious for couple families, our kids enjoyed the iguanas that live on the property! The macaws flying over in the morning was breathtaking! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

stephanie b.

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

Hilltop house

Wow! I am not sure i can put this experience into words. We have rented vacation homes for years and the house was beautiful but the management was top notch. Very attentive and did everything she could to make sure we were taken care of. We weathered a bad storm during our stay and she got the maid, pool guy, yard guy, roof guy everyone out the very next morning to make sure the yard:house was immaculate. Wow the service was indescribable. This was just the icing on the cake for our trip to this beautiful country. Can’t wait to visit again!! Yoceliny thank you for everything!!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

janice a.

Hill top house

Beautiful home up on hill, great views. Lots of room and top deck was absolutely amazing !!!!!

10/10 Excellent

josh v.

Great property for family and friends.

We stayed at hilltop house for 8 nights celebrating a birthday with a group of 7 of our friends and family. The house was great at accommodating privacy as well as having multiple larger areas to commune. The 360 degree view 3rd story was great for enjoying sunrises and sunsets. With the naked eye we watched capuchin monkeys come out at dusk and dawn in a tree not far from the property. The pool was the perfect size for everyone to cool off and our 4 year old son to jump in and swim around. We cooked quite a bit and the kitchen had every pot, pan, and utensil we needed to use multiple burners at once. The separate apartment is great for a family traveling with a young child as it has its own kitchen as well as a crib and extra pullout bed. We had a vehicle to get around as the hike down (and up) the hill is not far but challenging — especially in the sun! In town there are a couple of stores that met most of our needs. There are also some great restaurants as well as a fried chicken window. Yocseliny, the manager of the property, was very helpful and prompt at answering questions we had. It was an amazing vacation in a quiet town with some really nice people.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carol V.

Wonderful

This house was perfect for our family. We loved our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nina F., Stuart, Florida

Best family vacation we have ever had!!

My husband and I stayed here with our 12 and 9 year old children as well as our best friends and their 5 year old son and newborn baby and nanny. This house was perfect for a multi-family vacation. We all had our own private spaces! The property is absolutely stunning with beautiful tropical landscaping, macaws, monkeys, iguanas and even a sweet coatimundi! It was an easy drive to Jaco Beach for surf lessons, to Quepos to meet our whitewater rafting guide and to the famous Hermosa Beach! The owners was so helpful in helping us arrange for horseback riding, fly fishing, ziplining, chefs, surf lessons, a monkey farm tour, whitewater rafting and restaurant recommendations. The gated property is fantastic! The owners literally own the hill and the homes sit at the top of the hill with a gorgeous 3rd floor terrace overlooking the jungle AND with a view of the ocean. We did so many amazing things on the 6 days we were there but certainly a highlight was have massage therapists come to the house and give us couples massages on the beautiful upper deck of the main house during a powerful rainstorm. My children said that it is by far the most incredible place they have ever gone and we go a lot of places! I can't say enough wonderful things about this property, the owners, the property manager and the experience in general. It was truly a magical vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

Great place to relax with family

We had a great week here with our extended family. There were plenty of beautiful spaces to gather or to be alone. A highlight was birdwatching on the top deck. The neighborhood was quiet and the town was very relaxed. The nearby beach was good for boogeyboarding and surfing. A great house and a great vacation.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jean R., Montreal, Québec, Canada

A paradise for a family

The place is fantastic. We were 7 adults and 4 children in this big house and each was able to settle down comfortably and have his intimacy. The apartement above the garage is brilliant. The swimming pool is maintained well and we were surprise that there is not or very few insects (ants or others) in the house. The sea is not too far, we can go on foot there but it is necessary to expect to climb a good hill on the way back. No negative point except that a clothesline would have been very appreciated. We recommend strongly the rent of this house. N.B.: You must be very careful with a small child because he could be able to pass trough the banister of balconies and find himself on the roof or downright on the ground.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great place

10
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

About the host

Hosted by Jen

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We are a Florida based family but visit just about once a month as we have several properties in the area. This is such a unique house and in a wonderful area. Our staff and property manager we treat as family and they are absolutely the best. You get red carpet treatment from the minute you land at the airport, to all your tour needs, chef/cook, you name it we set up everything for you.

Why they chose this property

THE VIEWS CANNOT BE BEAT ON THE THIRD DECK, SIPPING COFFEE IN THE MORNING WATCHING THE MACAWS FLY OVER! 5 MIN WALK TO BEACH WITH GREAT WAVES AND TIDAL POOLS FOR THE LITTLES.

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