THE GEM OF ATENAS: EXQUISITE HOME on 18 acres of TROPICAL PARADISE

Property grounds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Smart TV, books, music library, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

About this house rental

Nestled in San José Province, this lovely house for $219 per night is a great choice for your next trip. " The road to Paradise is Paradise" WELCOME to Quinta Colina Paula! Be ready to be amazed by what this property has to offer. A true value for your money offering a stay that will make you sing. Photos can not do this property justice. A day (or days, weeks or months) will make you feel you never want to leave!! The climate in Atenas has been rated the best in the world(no joke!). Optimizing that, the house was built with 3 wrap around porches providing year around outdoor living. An eye for detail using rare, native woods throughout the house provides a warm and cozy feeling, yet this house is fully modern and classy. The furnishings are in keeping with the style of the house, offering a feeling of comfort and relaxation wherever you are, inside or outside. The views of the lush tropical gardens, mountain range and volcano range however is the icing on the cake. It is what makes this property so special. Here you can go for morning or afternoon walks on carved out paths without ever having to leave. Along the way, there are benches to sit and relax. Here you can dream away on the porches or at the pool. Here you have a home away from home in Costa Rican nature. (Please note that this property is in wonderful neighborhood at only a 5 min drive from town). Atenas is authentic, yet modern, buzzing with life and offering all sorts of services. This house offers 3 very comfortable bedrooms with 2 full baths, one of which is en suite. Each room has its own little characteristics. For kicks they are named after native Costa Rican fruit (Nisparo, Anon and Moringa) which can also be found (and tasted!!) on the property. The bathrooms are spa like. Built in ventilations areas above the doors and windows allow for a constant cross breeze, hence no need for AC. The totally renovated pool area, with outdoor shower is surrounded by natural foliage, providing a true sense of relaxation. The beauty of this spacious property can be found in so many native trees, exotic fruit trees, tropical gardens and rivers. It is rich in color and dimension and is truly a piece of art by itself. All fruits are available for guests to enjoy, as well as the freshly laid eggs from our chickens. Manuel, Meylin and their 2 beautiful girls live in the casita at the entrance of the property. They will meet and greet you upon your arrival. Meylin will show you around at the house. Manuel is in charge of all the gardens and the pool. The property managers, Diane and Guillermo are also available to help out. They are bilingual. Everyone works together as a team to assure you have the best stay possible. Note: Quinta Colina Paula is gated. The gate was designed by the owner Tonia, representing the beautiful, national tree, the Guanacaste, and forged by hand by the famous Spanish artist Monolo. It is one of a kind. The name Colina Paula was created out of the name Colin who is Tonia's son (and who convinced mom at the age of 7 to buy this piece of land) but also for the little hill in the back = colina) and named Paula in honor of Tonia's mom.

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly

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Reviews

5.0/5.0
Outstanding(90 Reviews)
5.0
Apr 2023
A magnificent villa offering a splendid view of the mountains. an intimate garden surrounded by palm trees where it is good to swim and sunbathe. This is our second visit and enjoyed it even more Piet served us well with the first grocery which was already at the villa when we arrived and transport us to the airport. We enjoyed the gardener, his wife and the family very much. Warm, endearing, discreet and very helpful people. It was a perfect stay with lots of sunshine!
5.0
Apr 2023
Very lovely home in a beautiful part of Atenas. We loved it.
5.0
Mar 2023
Tonia’s house is a home therefore offers more than your normal rental. Kitchen has everything you need including spices. We lived here for 6 weeks in 2023, very easy to do. Most rentals are difficult to live in long term. Manuel & Mylene are wonderful people who live on the property with their 2 daughters and make sure your stay is perfect. Piet & Yvonne are amazing as the property managers, helping us book excursions or helping us when something in the house goes wrong. The house is secluded on the 18 acres however it is in the Mercedes neighborhood with all the sounds you would expect: roosters, vehicles without mufflers, horses, barking dogs, cows, etc. You will love your time living here.
5.0
Feb 2023
Beautiful home, very well-appointed, with incredible mountain breezes and plenty of privacy. Fully-equipped kitchen, open layout and porches on three sides provided the perfect spot for family and friends. “Gem of Atenas” is a very appropriate moniker.
5.0
Jan 2023
The house is even lovelier in person! Tall ceilings, totally updated, and a fully-equipped kitchen. We had coffee every morning on the porch, looking out across the landscape.
5.0
Nov 2022
Beautiful property. Everything went smooth. Piet picked us from the airport and arranged a rental car. Yvonne brought us delicious dinner- 4 casadas. Manuel and Meilen kept the grounds kept and house clean. They brought us huevos a few times. The house is great and well stocked. Only thing is you cant close the top windows with screens. They are great for air circulation, but it would be nice to close them for sounds at night. Pool is nice and clean. Overall, stay was great. Thanks and good luck!
5.0
Sep 2022
This is a wonderful property. The location, Atenas, is truly a perfect Costa Rican destination on the central range near volcano Poas and a short distance to Playa Herradura where we went fishing in the Pacific Ocean. The property could not be better. The owner, property management, and the property caretakers are all good people. This is a place to relax and enjoy all that Costa Rica has to offer. I highly recommend it and I know I will be back soon
5.0
Aug 2022
We had a wonderful and relaxing time at the Gem. The property managers, caretakers and Tonia were all so helpful in making our stay stress free. The house , gardens and finca are gorgeous and so relaxing. The pictures don’t show all the beauty! Tonia has definitely put a lot of heart and soul in that place!, thank you !

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 $94 per night. This rental is $125 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at THE GEM OF ATENAS: EXQUISITE HOME on 18 acres of TROPICAL PARADISE. 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 THE GEM OF ATENAS: EXQUISITE HOME on 18 acres of TROPICAL PARADISE. Enjoy the water!

Is THE GEM OF ATENAS: EXQUISITE HOME on 18 acres of TROPICAL PARADISE pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at THE GEM OF ATENAS: EXQUISITE HOME on 18 acres of TROPICAL PARADISE?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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