Paradise Costa Rica Central Valley Estate Sleeps up to 30 !!

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9.1Outstanding
(7 Ratings)
"Absolutely amazing experience for our family on every level!!! Host Kimberly and caretakers Luis and Federico was wonderful and responsive to deal with. The house was amazing and worth every single do..."
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9.1 / 10
Outstanding(7 Ratings)

House in Cartago Province, Costa Rica

30 guests · 5 bedrooms · 5 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this house rental

Loads of space, sunshine, beauty and ultra fast wifi - perfect for your pandemic get-away work and study headquarters! Villa Alas Azules is nestled about an hour east from the capital of San Jose, in a gorgeous, picture-perfect hidden Orosi valley, one hour drive north to the Caribbean ocean, and an hour’s drive south to the Pacific. The estate rests at an elevation of about 4000 feet where temperatures couldn't be more lovely year round! Also fiberoptic high speed broadband wifi 200 mbps was installed in December, enough to conduct any work and school requirements needed. NOTE: We need at least 4 days advance notice to have time for housekeeper to get all beds ready and house cleaned.

Virtually all of Costa Rica’s rich treasures are within easy reach and under about 20 miles, from zip lining, canopy tours, rafting, rainforest tours, natural hot springs, waterfalls, to bird watching, hiking trails and star gazing. Even some of the country’s most important archeological sites like Guayabo, or the Ujarras ruins, and the still surviving colonial architecture in 10 minutes away small town of Orosi.

This spectacular home is uniquely outfitted on 9 acres with a basketball court, koi pond, Jacuzzi, edible vegetation (lemons, limes, grapefruits, bananas, coffee, eggplants, green beans, cilantro, peppers, tomatoes, etc), views of beautiful waterfall from the long front porch during the green/rainy season, fully stocked kitchen for cooking and serving, a covered gazebo outdoor kitchen with grill overlooking the valley, lots of walking and hiking trails, hammocks, badminton, croquet, Foosball, etc. There is TV with cable and DVD player, and hook up for iPod stereo music. During Easter, New Years or Christmas, there is a 1 week min stay & a $350 sur charge for high season. $35 per pet for the entire stay. $35 access to laundry room for your stay, otherwise its locked.

There’s loads of space for large family groups, or lots of privacy for those who prefer that. Small stores are less than a mile, larger grocery stores are located about 15 minutes away in Paraiso, while mega style stores like Walmart are located about 30 minutes away in Cartago, which you pass on the way from the airport to the property.

Local Costa Rican art is on display throughout the home and within the gardens. Note the hand carved columns at the gazebo, the benches, the stone carvings, etc. The home is handsomely and solidly built with hardwoods, glass brick, tile, concrete and stucco. The blue exterior paint on the lower portion of the house is one of the famous traditional ways of building a Costa Rican homes.

The home acquired its name for 3 reasons: the lower blue on its exterior walls, the two blue feathered peacocks that lived on the property for many years (Fred and Mathilda, who have since joined bird heaven), and the spectacular Blue Morpho butterflies fluttering into view on any given day.

An onsite groundskeeper tends to the gardens, while a cook and housekeeper can be affordably hired each day to make your meals and clean house (about $35 per day). Also available if you hire one of our approved guides to drive is a new in 2022 15 passenger van with large luggage rack on top for $650 per week. We can arrange airport pickup by local staff (email to inquire for prices) and to conduct tours.

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We have had some problems in the past with 2 people renting the property thinking they could have dozens or hundreds of people to spend the day on the property, and we do not allow this. Each guest or visitor will be charged at the nightly rate, regardless of whether they spend the night. Also please note if there is an area internet outage, that this is beyond our control, and we cannot offer refunds. Note the caretaker has a small white dog, so you may occasionally see its white fur on the cushions of outdoor patio furniture. Additionally this is an older home that frequently hosts volunteers with an NGO doing work nearby; it is thus lived in, not a new hotel, and so its shows signs of frequent use.

Keywords: Orosi, central valley, costa rica luxury, paraiso, peacocks, birdwatching, zip lining,canopy tours, rainforrest, waterfalls, tucans, Irazu volcano, Tapanti,Cachi Dam, Guayabo

Amenities at Paradise Costa Rica Central Valley Estate Sleeps up to 30 !!

Non-smoking
Pets allowed

Map of Cartago Province, Costa Rica

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Ratings and reviews

9.1 / 10
Outstanding(7 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2020
Absolutely amazing experience for our family on every level!!! Host Kimberly and caretakers Luis and Federico was wonderful and responsive to deal with. The house was amazing and worth every single dollar for our special life occasion. This property is especially good for large groups, with lots of separate places to gather, though we were hard pressed to get anyone to move from that view on the front porch with all the comfy lounge sofas!. As an aside we especially liked climbing the canyon walls at escalada (sp?) and the hot springs at Chucaras. The nearby restaurant Cassona de Cafetal was spectacular view but service was slow. We were nervous after reading a review that mentioned scorpions, but either that was an anomaly or was dealt with swiftly. Wifi was not as fast as at home, but in the end that made our whole group focus more on each other than our devices. Other than that, no complaints. Thank you again for the wonderful experience, we will definitely be back!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2012
Great home; wonderful weather--perfect temps. Property is clean and well maintained. Wonderful hiking on property itself--several fruit trees where you can pick the fruit and eat it right on the property. Lots to do in the immediate area--zip lining, white water rafting, beautiful waterfall hikes, horse back riding, coffee plantation (Chucaras), swimming holes, ROPES course, neat restaurants--open for lunch only--no dinner (fav restaurants include Bocaditas de Cielo, Casona de Cafetal, and Sanshari). Has many amenities of home--washer/dryer. Would love it if they could add a dishwasher and an outdoor grill. This rustic home made for a wonderful vacation. It wasn't just a resort--you get a real feel for Costa Rica living. Thank you for a lovely home away from home!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2011
We immediately fell in love with Orosi and the estate the minute we arrived. I was blown away by the constantly changing views in this valley. The house was perfect for our family of 20! We were conecrned about bringing our young kids and would there be enough to do??? Well... my kids had so much fun that they asked if we could live there. I don't know how to explain how amazing this place is... peacocks on the property, cloud forests, every tropical plant and flower you could imagine. And did I mention that the people of Orosi are so kind and welcoming. We will be back!
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2011
I've been asked by the owners to tell a little btit about my experience staying there, so here goes! M wife and I had been to Costa Rica several times over the past ten years. We enjoy the Pacific coast for its surfing, but do find teh heat and mosquitos can get to you, then a few years ago we decided to drive through teh central vallle and we were shocked to find this little piece fo Switzerland in Latin America! The house is beautifully crafted in historical style and includes everything we need for a stress free, fun filled stay. For example I really appreciate the fun, pretty, tasteful year round christmas lights hung in teh outdoor kitchen gazebo overhanging the mountain. We;re celebrating 40 years of marriage and have to say thatAlas Azules, this grogeois central valley property, has become an instant favorite of our lifelong travels.I coudl write more, but that sums it all up

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Paradise Costa Rica Central Valley Estate Sleeps up to 30 !!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Paradise Costa Rica Central Valley Estate Sleeps up to 30 !! pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Paradise Costa Rica Central Valley Estate Sleeps up to 30 !!?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and pets allowed.