Beachfront with spectacular ocean access and views, with local wildlife.

Marina
4 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, books, computer monitors
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

About this house rental

Located in San José Province, this attractive house for £157 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. *** All photos taken in 2024. All photos not marked excursion, are taken from the property or directly across the road at the beach. Two level, 4 bedroom/2 bath beach house, on 1/2 acre lot with private pool Villa Dos Gatos is fronted by a large teak balcony featuring outdoor couch + 4 person dining table - this is the signature location of the house with a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean. The main living area of the house is located on the upper level; at this level the ocean-view presents itself from all points in the open-concept kitchen, dining and living room areas. Vaulted ceilings, teak beams and numerous windows enhance this area with abundant light and air. The kitchen is well equipped with coffee maker, toaster, pots & pans, cutlery, dishes, glasses, blender, electric stove and fridge. For indoor dining a lunch bar separates the kitchen and living room - there are 6 bar-height, teak chairs. Behind the house is the private pool and rancho with propane bar-b-que and a separate one burner gas stove; a bar in the rancho offers an outside dining option near the pool. The yard features a huge mango tree, almond tree, lime tree, starfruit tree, numerous palms and other tropical plants. The wildlife is abundant including iguanas, capuchin monkeys, sloths, scarlet macaws, butterflies, Tico squirrels, and many varied bird species. Check out our photos, which all have been taken on the property! Beach, Ocean and Weather are the main attractions at Isla Palo Seco; they are spectacular! Isla Palo Seco is a barrier island, essentially a sand spit, that extends 8 km in length. The sand beach extends the entire length of the Island on the ocean-facing side; approximately 8 km of palm-lined, pristine beach. The ocean water is warm, surprisingly warm. Waves are constant; they are a surfer/boogie boarder's dream. At Dos Gatos we have boogie boards, water floats and kids floaties and kids sand/pool toys for our guests to use. At high or low tide the beach is breathtaking but if you want to walk the beach, low tide is best. At low tide the ocean recedes to uncover a flat, sand strip that extends for more than half of the 100 or so meters between the water and the beach grass and palms. This flat sand is firm and a pleasure to walk. The beach is never crowded with people. Except for weekends and holidays when Tico (Costa Rican) families gather at the beach, it is almost deserted. I once walked the entire length of the Island and encountered only 3 people! The estuary located on the back side of the island is extensive and it known for its fishing and sight seeing. The weather between December 1 and June 1 (summer) is predictable; except for the occasional rainfall in the evening or night - average daytime high temp is 33 c under clear skies and average nighttime lows are 21 c. Even in the green season there is sun on most days from early morning to early afternoon when the clouds roll in with late afternoon showers - the average temps vary only slightly. There are several very good restaurants on the beach: 'Mar Y Sol' is a restaurant/bar less than 2 minutes from the house with relaxed atmosphere, good food, great service and occasional live entertainment!

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly

Map of San José Province

Reviews

5.0/5.0
Outstanding(85 Reviews)
5.0
Jan 2024
Lovely house literally across the street from a very quiet beach with a terrific restaurant a mile away. There were never more than a handful of other people on the beach over a holiday week, and we played in the waves and boogie-boarded almost everyday at high tide, being mindful of the warnings about possible riptides. We used the pool every day as well. We also dd several excursions in the are, to "Kids Saving the Rainforest" rescue center, Manuel Antonio, and Rainmaker park. If you are willing to drive a bit to get to attraction but want to stay someplace quite and peaceful, this is a perfect option. Great stay.
5.0
Dec 2023
We enjoyed our repeat visit to Dos Gatos villa. We saw capuchins daily in our front and back yard. We also saw scarlet macaws daily from the beach and the single-lane bridge near Mar y Sol. The new couches are comfortable. The deck is wonderfully shaded and breezy. Do not underestimate the heat and humidity, however!! Although there are 2 excellent ceiling fans and a large stand fan upstairs, the heat and humidity are stifling. We walked the beach at sunrise and again at sunset when it was coolest. It's a great walking beach at low tide. The neighbor's dogs barked a lot, but not at night. The AC in bedrooms was excellent. The water pressure in the two showers is so low that there was only a trickle. I used the outdoor shower, which had very good water pressure. Nancy, the property manager, was very helpful in every way!!
5.0
Aug 2023
staying there you connect with nature. especially hearing and seeing the sea in front of the house is really wonderful.
5.0
Aug 2023
Our Costa Rican vacation started off with a fast, action-packed pace and ended with four nights at Villa Dos Gatos. It was a perfect fit for myself, my husband, and our teenage son. To start, the house allowed the three of us plenty of room to spread out. The air-conditioning in each of the bedrooms provided relief from the day’s heat, and the deck provided a wonderful place to lounge, where we took advantage of the hammocks and soaked in both the view and the breeze. The three of us spent time both in the pool and at the beach across the street, where we had the sandy beach and the waves all to ourselves. The security guard, Reyes, was super sweet, eager to help and willing to answer any and all questions, even if they required the use of Google Translate. He told us where to look for the resident sloth the next day and sure enough, we were able to watch both her and her baby! Add in the coconut and fruit trees in the backyard, the iguanas, the crabs, and the monkeys that appeared on our last morning, and the last leg of our vacation was complete. Despite the fact that Villa Dos Gatos is a little off the beaten path, the location proved to be perfect. The restaurant just down the road, Mar Y Sol, made the best food we had all week, making it a place we returned to multiple times. We were also able to drive to Quepos for a sports fishing adventure and catch a sunset at Manuel Antonio without much time or any hassle. This is definitely a place we would return.
5.0
Aug 2023
The property is fantastic even better than the listing and pics. My wife and I and 14 year old son really enjoyed our stay. Reyes the security guy was great. He doesn’t speak English but with Google translate he was a delight to talk to. The capuchin monkeys came around 6 of the 7 days we were there and were fun to watch and hand feed.They loved bananas and papayas We only saw them early in the mornings around 6.The sloth was hard to see sometimes but he came down pretty low and was fun to watch. Land crabs were fun to see and the iguanas scared of people but fun to see. The star fruit and lime tree produce great and tasty fruit. The house pool and property are really clean. The property is secluded enough to be private but close enough to be convenient to town 10 minute drive for shopping. Mar y Sol less than a mile from house had really good food and had good prices. The beach, less then a minute walk across the street from house, has black sand and warm water. It is a surfer beach the waves are big and strong but if you stay close to shore it’s fine. Nancy was absolutely great!! She is just a phone call away and responds very quickly. She helped us out finding a tire repair shop when my rental had a flat and any other questions we had Thanks Nancy.Nancy and her “costa rican kids” maintain the property really well and were fun to talk with. There is so much to do all with in an hours drive of the house. We would definitely stay at Dos Gatos again. Until next time PURA VIDA
5.0
Jul 2023
This house was the cleanest that we had experienced in Costa Rica. It was beautiful and there were monkeys on the deck in the mornings. My only criticisms would be that the pool was not clean, and you cannot flush toilet paper because of the septic system. We also did not have cell service, but wifi was okay. Overall, we loved this house because of the cleanliness and animals.
5.0
Jul 2023
This house was the cleanest that we had experienced in Costa Rica. It was beautiful and there were monkeys on the deck in the mornings. My only criticisms would be that the pool was not clean, and you cannot flush toilet paper because of the septic system. We also did not have cell service, but wifi was okay. Overall, we loved this house because of the cleanliness and animals.
5.0
Jul 2023
We had a wonderful time at Dos Gatos! Thanks to Nancy, after a rough start… She refunded us a day after we were late getting to the house after the airlines messed up our reservation. She also brought us a bottle of wine for our troubles! And she took us grocery shopping after arriving too late to stop by the store. Always in communication with us for our million and one questions, she also had great recommendations and hooked us up with Oscar who basically chauffeured us around the entire trip. Reyes was wonderful too! The house is in a great location and the beach was spectacular. We didn’t get to see any monkeys on the property but we did see sloths and iguanas. The bedrooms were comfortable and the A/C worked very well. The pool was heaven! We’d definitely stay here again!!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in San José Province?

The average price for a rental in San José Province is £75 per night. This rental is £82 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beachfront with spectacular ocean access and views, with local wildlife.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Beachfront with spectacular ocean access and views, with local wildlife.. Enjoy the water!

Is Beachfront with spectacular ocean access and views, with local wildlife. pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Beachfront with spectacular ocean access and views, with local wildlife.?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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