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Modern 2-Bedroom Mountain Retreat, Stunning Views, Saltwater Pool

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Paradise Waits and Pool
Exterior
Pool
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Escobal, Provincia de Alajuela
  • Parque Viva
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Church of Puriscal
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Modern 2-Bedroom Mountain Retreat, Stunning Views, Saltwater Pool

Escape to the tranquil mountains of Atenas, Costa Rica and experience pure serenity at our modern 2-bedroom rental house "Paradise Waits". With breathtaking mountain views, luxurious amenities, and an abundance of natural beauty, this is the perfect destination for a peaceful getaway. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature, surrounded by birds, monkeys, and the pure essence of Pura Vida.

The Space:
Step into our newly built, modern house and instantly feel at ease. The open-concept living area is designed for comfort and relaxation, featuring stylish furnishings and large windows that frame the magnificent mountain views. The fully equipped kitchen boasts modern appliances and is perfect for preparing meals with fresh local ingredients.

The living area comes equipped with an air-conditioned to help with the afternoon heat. As Costa Rica is an eco-friendly country we ask that you use the air-conditioning sparingly.

Both bedrooms are tastefully decorated and feature comfortable queen-sized beds. Each bedroom comes with its own en-suite bathroom, complete with showers for your convenience. Wake up to the soothing sounds of nature and enjoy the breathtaking views right from your bedroom window.

One of the highlights of our property is the saltwater swimming pool, where you can take a refreshing dip while enjoying the spectacular surroundings. Lounge on the poolside deck, soak up the sun, and let the stresses of everyday life melt away.

The Location:
Nestled in the mountains of Atenas, our rental house offers a true escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Immerse yourself in nature and discover the incredible biodiversity of Costa Rica. Wake up to the songs of tropical birds, spot monkeys swinging through the trees, and breathe in the fresh mountain air.

Atenas is renowned for its mild climate, making it an ideal destination year-round. Explore the nearby hiking trails, visit the picturesque coffee plantations, or simply relax and unwind in the peace and quiet of your mountain retreat.

While secluded, our property is conveniently located within driving distance to Atenas town center, where you can find restaurants, shops, and local amenities. You can also venture further to explore popular attractions such as the Arenal Volcano National Park, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, and the beautiful Pacific coast beaches.

We take great pride in offering a sanctuary of peace and tranquility. Disconnect from the noise of the world and reconnect with nature and yourself.

Key Features:

Modern and newly built 2-bedroom house with AC
Stunning mountain views from every corner
Comfortable queen-sized beds in both bedrooms
En-suite bathrooms with showers
Fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances
Open-concept living area for relaxation
Saltwater swimming pool for refreshing dips
Abundance of nature, birds, and monkeys
Pura Vida experience in a tranquil setting
Peace and quiet away from the city noise
Please note that a car is recommended for easy access to the property and to explore the surrounding areas, as public transportation options are limited.

We are committed to providing a clean and safe environment for our guests. Our property is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before each stay, and we follow all local health and safety guidelines.

Book your stay at our modern mountain retreat and immerse yourself in the beauty of Atenas, Costa Rica. Pura Vida awaits!

Property manager

Giles King
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Small pets are permitted at $25 per animal
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outdoor smoking is ok not encouraged.420 Friendly
Pet need to be controlled at all times and not let wander. Please cleanup any excess hair. No Pets on the furniture. Clean up after your pet.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Escobal

Located in Escobal, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Minas Del Aguacate and Grecia Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Botanical Orchid Garden La Garita and Zoo Ave. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Parque Viva or Guillermo Vargas Roldan Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Escobal, Provincia de Alajuela

What's nearby

  • Parque Viva - 31 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center - 38 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 39 min drive - 36.5 km
  • City Mall - 40 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Church of Puriscal - 52 min drive - 40.7 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 61 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parrillada Androvetto - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria La Finca - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hamburguesas La Mandarina - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪El Balcón del Café - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pan Long - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Modern 2-Bedroom Mountain Retreat, Stunning Views, Saltwater Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Modern 2-Bedroom Mountain Retreat, Stunning Views, Saltwater Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Modern 2-Bedroom Mountain Retreat, Stunning Views, Saltwater Pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern 2-Bedroom Mountain Retreat, Stunning Views, Saltwater Pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern 2-Bedroom Mountain Retreat, Stunning Views, Saltwater Pool located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Aguacate Mines and 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Minas Del Aguacate. Palmares Church and Botanical Orchid Garden La Garita are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Warren P.

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

Relaxing Getaway

The property was clean, with great scenery.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

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

A great home with a beautiful view.

Excellent house. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane H., Atenas, Costa Rica

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

Amazing views, very clean, and the pool was great!

We enjoyed our stay and the kids loved the pool. Thank you Giles for a lovely week.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth b.

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

Absolute paradise

This makes my second time traveling to Costa Rica, first time staying in this region. The views are spectacular, enjoyed spending nights out on the patio in the breeze, watching the stars in the twinkling lights across the valley. We explored all over Costa Rica and absolutely enjoyed coming back to this as our homebase at night I would highly recommend staying here the ease to get to everything that you could possibly do is outstanding and the hosts are so helpful with anything that you may need.! do not pass up the opportunity to stay at this spectacular house!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Darryl B.

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

Vacation

Good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Farah Q.

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

Blissful retreat

Everything about this property is amazing!I loved the peace and quiet of the surroundings.The pool is amazingly wonderful clean and stunning views.The property managers are helpful and present.Much gratitude for a rejuvenating holiday and welcoming me in your cozy home .I will definitely return.Gracias and Pura vida!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette A.

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

Beautiful views, attentive hosts & abundance of flora & fauna

Highly recommend. Will definitely book again. Clean accommodations, refreshing saltwater pool. Nice porch to spend evenings outdoors. Landscaping was beautiful. Wildlife visitors included iguanas, green parrots, scarlet macaws, many species of birds & butterflies. Definitely need an SUV to manage the roads to the house. All in all great place to stay. Pura Vida
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Logan A.

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

September 2024

Property is great & the managers are excellent with communication. Check in process is well detailed and seamless. The drive up the mountains is rougher terrain so 4-WD is a must. The property is quiet and gorgeous!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

micket p.

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

Mountain Top

Top of the mountains is this beautiful paradise, very clean 2 bedrooms, large kitchen and lovely pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah May S.

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

Doesn’t get more beautiful!!

The people, the place, the location: all incredible. I have absolutely nothing negative to say about this place. The views were absolutely breathtaking, the owners/property managers were so helpful and insightful, and the house was just lovely to boot. I can’t say enough good things!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Danny j.

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

Tranquility in the mountains

Great stay and amazing views. Only recommendation would to have AC units in the bedrooms as it definitely was uncomfortable at times. I would absolutely stay again in December if AC units were installed!! Otherwise it woube way too hot at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sipke D.

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

Great house at an impressive location

It is a beautiful house. The inventory is very complete. Excellent beds. The view is great from the terrace and the swimming pool. Good location for exploring the places of interest in the central part of Costa Rica. Nice host and staff. We had two wonderful weeks here!
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

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

Great for a quiet scenic getaway with my family

Great experience for me and my family. Beautiful amazing views, modern clean and comfort stay. Very spacious and plenty of amenities. Loved waking up and watching the sun rise with mountain views. The pool was excellent and again, great to get cooled off whilst looking at the views. VRBO did not seem to clear to use through the booking process, but the stay itself was great. We will be recommending it and will book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G., Ellicott City, MD (USA)

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

Awesome house and stay

This place is so amazing, a hidden gem! A very quiet and peaceful place for lounging by the pool, watching birds, just relaxing. Has all the mod-cons and AC which is a plus. The manager (Marco) and owner were amazing and very responsive. Very cute and clean place. Would recommend a small SUV if you are renting a car as some of the roads are rough (if only for short distance). Paradise waits for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

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

Quiet, beautiful views and inviting pool to cool down

The property was amazing and very quiet. We had the pool to ourselves the entire time. Kitchen was well stocked with dishes, pots and pans, towels and storage containers that allowed us to cook several meals after visiting the local grocery store in Atenas. Klaas and Sandra were amazing and we did the coffee and wildlife reserve tour with them. Both great experiences. Hot water didn't work the day we left and water pressure was pretty low for showers, but those were the only issues we had. Everything else was great!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Giles King

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I was born and raised in England on the south coast in a town called Bournemouth. I moved to New Orleans in my late teens, then moved again to Panama City Beach Florida about 25 years ago now.
I fell in love with the town of Atenas when I first visited, and had the opportunity to build 2 houses, Mango Sunrise and Paradise Waits. They are both available for rent and I hope to share my piece of Paradise.

Why they chose this property

Nestled in the mountains of Atenas, this quiet property was just built and enjoys the comforts of home with WIFI, AC, 2 Queen Beds and 2 Full Bathrooms.
Only 10 mins from the center of town with super markets, pharmacy's, restaurants and much more.
Set in the gated community of Rio Grande this safe and quiet neighborhood is a great place to walk around and see the amazing vistas and all the birds and butterflies.

What makes this property unique

The sun will rise on the front of this property each day, wake up to the most beautiful sunrises.
Sunset can be watched at the communal rancho near by.
Only 45 mins from the airport.
Atenas center 15 mins
1 hr. to San Jose city center.
1 hr. to Jaco Beach.
Salt water swimming pool facing the mountains.
In Atenas you are close to places you might want to go but you are also away from the hustle of the City or Tourist towns.
Hang around on the porch and play some chess then take a dip in the refreshing pool.
The kitchen is fully stocked with pots, pans, blender, plates etc.
You have your own washer and dryer on property.
There is plenty to see and do in the town of Atenas from shops to restaurants and a central park.

My property managers, Sandra and Marco, a multilingual (English-Dutch-Spanish-German) couple from The Netherlands, are ready to welcome you to Paradise Waits, and will do everything within their power to make your stay a great success. As an additional service to our house guests, they offer a fee-based airport pick-up and drop-off to help you avoid the potential hassles involved in the transitions into and out of your time in Costa Rica (something to particularly consider when you have night-time travel plans, but a nice comfort to have in any event). They also provide car rentals and tours to all corners of the country, including the Poas and Arenal volcanoes, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a private Catamaran Sailing tour, a visit to an Organic Coffee farm, all kinds of adventurous activities, and tours custom made to our guests' requests throughout Costa Rica.

Languages:

English

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