Luxurious Castle, Infinity Pool And Jaw Dropping Views!
About this house rental
Situated in San José Province, this lovely house for $185 per night is a great choice for your next trip. The furnishing and gardens have been chosen to highlight the uniqueness of the house and property. Nestled just outside the town of Atenas this is a one of a kind piece of paradise. This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom house is truly an architectural masterpiece. Every detail of this design was methodically thought out to make its inhabitants able to enjoy the views and every comfort imaginable. This house is beyond a doubt luxurious! From the moment you enter the massive castle door you will know that have found something magical. Open up the 6 sliding doors that make up the back wall of the living room, and invite the outdoors in or sit and enjoy the giant round rock wall. The 23 foot ceiling will make you feel like you are outside. You won’t be able to take your eyes off the breath taking view of the mountains and jungle below. The kitchen is fully equipped to allow you to create your favorite meals. The stainless steel fridge has an ice maker so that your beverages will always be nice and cold! High Speed internet access allows you to stay in touch or do a little work while vacationing in Paradise. Satellite TV is provided with a wide range of channels to be watched on the flatscreen LCD. The oversized L- shaped couch with its many pillows is the most comfortable thing you have ever sat in! The master bedroom is equipped with a 2 person Jacuzzi tub with its own rock wall and waterfall faucet. Take in the amazing view while you soothe your worries away in the tub. In the master bathroom there is also a 2 person shower that allows each person to control their own water temperature. Swing open the large window in this shower to feel that you are taking your shower in the jungle. Sleep like you have never slept beds are equipped with an Orthopedic Pillow Top mattress. The kind you can not feel the other person move. Bed sizes are as follows: King bed in Master. Queen in Bedroom 2 and Full in Bedroom 3 In the second washroom there is a roomy glassed in shower and a vessel sink. There is also a door that goes out to the pool - just one of the many conveniences. The kitchen is equipped with a breakfast bar, and all of the amenities you may need to cook any gourmet meal. How about doing some BBQ on the charcoal grill by the pool! You won’t be able to wait to take a swim in the infinity pool that is surrounded with lush tropical gardens. Along the one side of the pool there is an underwater contoured bench with a table that will allow you to sit, relax, and enjoy your favorite tropical drink in comfort while taking in the amazing view. The 24 foot infinity edge will make you feel like you are sitting on the edge of the world! Or put your lounge chair in the mirror of the pool and cool your feet while soaking up the glorious sun that Atenas has to offer. How about a ROOF TOP PATIO! Renters of the Luxury Castle (which sleeps 6) have full use of the Guest house roof top patio. Sitting at the amazing huge wood table you have views as far as the eye can see! The guest house can be added for an additional $299 and accommodates 2 more people bring the max allowed to 8. While you are here you will be able to sit back, relax, and enjoy the wonderful wildlife that this area has to offer. Toucans, humming birds, geckos, and iguanas are just some of the interesting creatures you will be lucky enough to feast your eyes upon! This house is a scenic 25 minute walk down the mountain into the town of Atenas. Or a 3 minute drive, but you feel like you are in the country and far from any hustle and bustle while you are at the house. Atenas is centrally located in Costa Rica. It is close to all of the many wonders that Costa Rica has to offer such as rain forests, waterfalls, volcanoes, the Pacific Ocean, butterfly farms, coffee plantation, and much much more! It is a safe area with many neat restaurants offering Tico prices. Atenas was named by National Geographic as having the nicest climate in the world! There is no better way to describe the weather here! What are you waiting for? You need a vacation like this one!
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Map of San José Province
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(82 Reviews)
4.0
Jaw dropping views, lovely open concept house with a few things to do around the area. Pretty far from La Fortuna to day trip, but doable day trips to west coast beaches.
5.0
loved the property
5.0
loved the property
5.0
We had a great time here. The property manager, Eunice, did a great job with helping us before we even got there, recommending drivers, massage therapists, and chefs. This property is about a half hour to 45 minutes away from the San Jose Airport. Eunice met us there to give us a tour and the keys. The view from the backyard is beautiful. Very comfortable beds, sizeable kitchen and bathrooms, etc. There is no ac in the home, but there are 3 fans on the property, and it also doesn't get overly hot as far as temperature, so you should be okay without AC. Be sure to bring bug spray as well. We definitely recommend this property.
5.0
Nice place to relax.
We enjoyed the pool, and some of the nearby attractions.
5.0
50th Birthday Celebration week
We had an amazing time while staying at the house. We had everything we needed for a week of family, fun & relaxation. Pool, property and surrounding area was amazing. The birds woke me up daily and I watched them and cows in the distance while I had my morning coffee. It was perfect.
4.0
Near Perfect
First off, the description and the photos listed with the property are accurate. The view is stunning and the house is both attractive and comfortable. Though it sleeps six, it felt to be the perfect size for just my wife and I. You can't go wrong with this rental for a Costa Rican adventure or romantic getaway (or both).
Our only negatives (and hence the 4* rating), we're due to two issues. First was the hot tub in the master bedroom. My wife specifically picked this unit because of this (she's a soaker). It did not function properly the entire time of our stay. We contacted the property manager (who was otherwise fantastic) and she said she would send a handyman. Didn't happen. Consequently my wife was quite disappointed.
The other issue was largely out of the owner's control. The house is a fair bit up a mountain just outside of Atenas in a nice upscale neighborhood. It is easy to access from the city. And it has spectacular views from the back AND from in front of the house. Due to these views from the front and its remoteness from the city, right in front of the unit has become a popular hangout for local young people to play their music, drink, socialize and do whatever. There is a gate preventing them from entering the property, but they can be loud and sometimes rude. It can be disconcerting coming home at night and finding a string of cars parked in front of your residence, all with their lights on, and at times blocking access to the property. We had the property manager call the police on Saturday night because she even stated it had become unreasonable.
Though I elaborated on the negatives, don't let it take away from the overwhelming positives. The comfort, style and ambiance of the property is top notch. The reason it was only near perfect is due to those two specific issues which should be addressed.
5.0
We are very happy. Would definitely go back. Enjoyed every minute of our stay.
5.0
Paradise
We are very happy. Would definitely go back. Enjoyed every minute of our stay.
5.0
Everything was as described on the VRBO site. Atenas charming. Oscar the driver very helpful. We didn’t allow the leaky ice maker to dampen our stay. More rain in 2 days than our home in CA gets in a year.
After staying at a few other VRBOs in CR, we appreciate the little touches like having salt , pepper and sugar available in the kitchen.
Recommended
Tim
5.0
First nights in Costa Rica
Everything was as described on the VRBO site. Atenas charming. Oscar the driver very helpful. We didn’t allow the leaky ice maker to dampen our stay. More rain in 2 days than our home in CA gets in a year.
After staying at a few other VRBOs in CR, we appreciate the little touches like having salt , pepper and sugar available in the kitchen.
Recommended
Tim
4.0
Very quiet and relaxing. Close to Atenas. OK value for the price per night.
4.0
Relaxing
Very quiet and relaxing. Close to Atenas. OK value for the price per night.
5.0
This property is amazing the pictures don’t do it justice. The breathtaking views are even more beautiful from the infinity edge pool. The home is truly a castle in the sky. The wifi was very strong in every section of the home. Eunice the property manager is great and very accessible. This was a great way to end our trip immersed in the Pura Vida this home provides.
Regards
Yulio
5.0
Simply amazing!!!
This property is amazing the pictures don’t do it justice. The breathtaking views are even more beautiful from the infinity edge pool. The home is truly a castle in the sky. The wifi was very strong in every section of the home. Eunice the property manager is great and very accessible. This was a great way to end our trip immersed in the Pura Vida this home provides.
Regards
Yulio
5.0
The house was fantastic. we enjoyed the infinity pool and the wide assortment of colorful birds as neighbors. I would recommend this house for anyone who wants to kick back and relax with easy access to restaurants , groceries, bakeries,and the best pizza to end a long day with.
5.0
Fantastic setting
The house was fantastic. we enjoyed the infinity pool and the wide assortment of colorful birds as neighbors. I would recommend this house for anyone who wants to kick back and relax with easy access to restaurants , groceries, bakeries,and the best pizza to end a long day with.
5.0
And no problems
5.0
It is a beautiful home with an outstanding view of the hillside a nice pool the lookout tower
And no problems
5.0
Beautiful place, owners and property manager exceptionally easy to work with and very polite. GREAT vacation - highly recommend.
5.0
Great view!
Beautiful place, owners and property manager exceptionally easy to work with and very polite. GREAT vacation - highly recommend.
5.0
La propiedad en general tiene un excelente mantenimiento y muy bien equipada. Ver el cielo por las noches fue espectacular.100% recomendada para estar en familia.Bonita Casa!
5.0
Para un relajante descanso familiar con una Hermosa Vista.
La propiedad en general tiene un excelente mantenimiento y muy bien equipada.
Ver el cielo por las noches fue espectacular.
100% recomendada para estar en familia.
Bonita Casa!
5.0
Everything the description says is true!!
Wish we had been able to stay in this home longer. We spent a week in Costa Rica and visited several areas and stayed in 3 different properties during our visit. We fell in love with this sweet little town and can’t wait to come back! We will definitely contact Sam to stay here again on our next visit to CR. They thought of everything in this house. I managed to get a terrible blister on one of our hikes and even found a bandaid in the bathroom for it. So grateful that they thought of the little things, too! We even had an iguana friend that kept visiting and we could hear him on the roof several times! Must visit Finca Pizzeria and Kay’s while you are here!!
4.0
Great location, beautiful home
Sam was a nice guy. House was beautiful. Pool was great. My concern was around the cleanliness of the place. There was a lot of spider webs, stained sheets, and parts of the place that could have used a good scrubbing. It took away from the overall experience as cleanliness is a big deal for me.
5.0
Awesome!
The pictures do not do this view justice!! This home is amazing. 7 of us stayed here and every single person felt this house fell nothing short of amazing. Also huge thank you to Andrew for being so quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had. There's no AC in this house but you will never get hot, the entire house is vented so it's cool throughout the day and at night you can hear the nature everywhere. Love the small town that it's in, really gives you that Costa Rican feel as opposed to staying in a resort. Would reccomend this place to anyone. Only down fall was how slow the wifi was. 7 twenty something year olds really rely on wifi. But other than that great house.
4.0
Great views and nice pool
Very nice property with Beautiful pool and views
5.0
Luxurious escape in the mountains
We met up with Sam & Roxanne off the freeway and followed them to their luxurious getaway in the mountains in Atentas. They kindly showed us the ropes of where and what we needed to know for our short stay in the three bedroom dream house over looking the outstanding beauty of the valley below.
The open plan kitchen is well equipped & easy to navigate with breakfast bar or dining area. There is a utility room. The design of the house was perfect with large windows and french doors to take in the blue skies and fascinating colours of nature.
Outside there Is a charming dining area and BBQ unit. The reclining sunbeds were ideal for relaxing. The infinity pool was totally breathtaking the view captivating. There a separate roof terrace with table and chairs & canopy to enjoy the delights on view.
The property is a 30 minute drive from San Jose airport so therefore Atentas is an ideal destination to start your holiday and unwind and enjoy. The local town is a a 5 minute drive down hill or a 30 minute walk. There are many interesting restaurants and places to visit.
5.0
Family Vacation
Our family vacation was in April 2017. While the forecast showed rain every day, we only had 1 day of thunderstorms.There were 5 adults in our family. If you want to immerse yourself in the Costa Rican Culture during the day and also relax in a beautiful home with a Mountainscape view this is the place for you. This home is peaceful and comfortable. The kitchen/living room area are large. 2 nice size bathrooms and supplied with plenty of soft towels. All of the beds were very comfortable along with the couch which we used as a bed. We had the doors open during the day but definitely needed to be closed at night due to all of the bugs. There is no air conditioning in this house, however the temps cool down at night and its comfortable if the ceiling fans are running. This house is about 1 1/2 hrs driving time from Jaco Beach - great place to take surfing lessons. Zoo Ave is about 30 min away. Zip Lining at Las Colinas is worth the 1 1/2 hr drive. Make a day of it and visit La Paz Falls and hike through the Rain Forest. La Fortuna is about 2 hrs away and is home to CR Dog Rescue which is where we volunteered for the day. If you eat in town you must try the Italian Restauraunt (look in the host book). The owner is from Itatly and the pizza is fabulous! We used our Phone as a GPS. It is a MUST! There are no addresses and many streets are not marked. We rented a car and bought car insurance. The drivers here are crazy! Read the Host's Guide Book. There are a lot of important tips about the area. Enjoyed this vacation! Vicky O. Franklin Wisconsin, USA
5.0
A time to reflect.......
It is now a year to the day that we left our 16 day vacation at the castle. Week one was 3 couples (average age 55) and week two just my wife and I. We first met Sam and Roxanne in town by the service station(and grocery store) and followed them to the house. The home was beautiful, very clean and we lacked for nothing. There is a separate building/self contained suite out front. We did not use this, but Sam gave us a tour. The weather was perfect night temps 18c and then by 10am... 28c everyday. We went to probably 20+ restaurants in and around Our favourite was La Trocha, which we went to several times. Pizzeria LaFinca makes an awesome pizza and is a good place to spend an afternoon.
Thank you again Sam & Roxanne for the great memories and the opportunity to stay in this beautiful home!
Paul & Angie
5.0
Perfect location!
We spent a wonderful week in October at the Luxury Castle. The house is a wonderful space, and definitely not something over represented on the internet that will disappoint when you arrive. The owners promptly met us in town as we arrived in Atenas to lead us to the house. When we arrived, the owners spent a good deal of time with us ensuring we understood all the features of the house and answer any questions we had about the house, as well as offer suggestions for local dining, shopping, and provide suggestions on day trips based on our family’s desires while visiting Costa Rica. The Luxury Castle is absolutely perfect for a family visit, as the drive from the San Jose airport is reasonable after flying in (roughly 45 minutes) and beaches, rain forests, and volcanoes are all easy day trips. And for those days you just feel like staying in, the pool is beautiful, and it is a pleasure to just sit out back and admire the scenery while you relax. We saw Toucans every day while at the house, in addition to many other bird species. The owners made themselves easily available throughout our stay if we had any questions on the house or places to go in Atenas or elsewhere around Costa Rica. So whether you are wanting adventure every day, looking to spend a week just relaxing in a beautiful spot and just venturing into Atenas when the need to go out arises, or a combination of both, this is the vacation rental for you.
5.0
Amazing Beautiful
My husband and children stayed at the Luxury Castle for 4 days. The house is very spacious and comfortable. We had a wonderful time. The view from the house and pool is spectacular. Sam the owner is very helpful. Definitely recommend this house for vacation. Atenas is beautiful. We will definitely consider staying here again.
5.0
Mountain luxury retreat
The Atenas property is amazing. The house is beautiful and the view is stunning. Every amenity has been added. We loved the town of Atenas, off the beaten path.
5.0
Great place and great host.
I would highly recommend this property! Very beautiful, very private, and I always felt very secure. Sam was a very helpful host and offered great guidance on things to do and places to eat. He rented me a GPS (a must) and a cell phone for $5 a day each, and supplied a binder full of attractions within a reasonable drive, and restaurants in Atenas. Admittedly there were not many things to do in Atenas, but it seems like there were countless options within an hour or less in any direction. However, there were several great places to eat in Atenas and the people there were very friendly. I am looking forward to a return visit, next time with our children.
5.0
awesome place
This place is wonderful. Sam is incredibly helpful & the 'tips' book had a lot of great info. The house is beautiful & the views outstanding. Amazing to watch the storms roll in. The property is well maintaned & there is plenty of room. We would love to come back!!!!!
5.0
Fantastic
Our family of 5 thoroughly enjoyed the 7 days we spent at this home in Atenas. The house is beautiful, and the view is spectacular. We enjoyed staying in Atenas and avoiding the tourist traps so common elsewhere. Sam the owner was very helpful in identifying great things to do and places to see. We achieved the balance of R&R and activity we were seeking, visiting Poas, a coffee plantation, and zip lining, and recuperating by the pool every other day.
5.0
Awesome
My family of 4 stayed 5 nights but wish it was more. Great little town, not touristy. Sam gave us great info on places/things to do which was great. The house was amazing. Great indoor/outdoor living area which we loved. We could easily live there. The weather was perfect. We had a car which made it a lot easier to go explore. We rented Sam's gps which helped immensely. Buying our fruits/veggies of the farmers truck in town was the best. The town has great little restaurants. My fav. Is there local dish which so good! We played cards up on the lookout tower. Awesome view of the valley. We highly recommend Sam/Roxanne's Castle. Looking forward to coming back! Thx, again.
5.0
Fantastic View
My family of five stayed together in the Luxury Castle for 2 weeks and the space was more than ample and comfortable for all of us. Sam and Roxanne were great hosts and leading up to our trip they answered all of our questions in an efficient and timely manner. When we arrived Sam provided us with a binder of pertinent information regarding the area and made recommendations regarding tours and great places to eat. The house itself was well stocked with all the essentials we needed and the infinity pool right outside the glass doors was divine. We spent many hours sitting out by the pool enjoying the vista and watching the toucans fly back and forth twice daily. The only inconvenience we encountered was the ant population inside the house. Even though we kept all perishables out of sight we still had ants on most surfaces. The weather was fabulous and the walk into Atenas was quite enjoyable. All in all a very relaxing two weeks to end our 6 week stay in beautiful Costa Rica!!
5.0
Gorgeous house in paradise!
We really enjoyed our stay in the beautiful home on the mountain! Sam was attentive to any minor needs we had and gave some good recommendations. Walter and his team of drivers were great- we used his service for 4 days. I am grateful we did not rent a car because we were able to enjoy the scenery, relax on the long drives (most tours were 1.5- 3 hours away)and not stress over the traffic or directions. We walked into town almost everyday (and back up when the sun was not too hot!) and ate in all but 4 meals- we did not eat in Atenas, but did so on our tours. The kitchen met most of our needs for cooking. Going to the farmer's market was a total treat on Friday- I only wished it was not on the day before we left! We went to the La Paz Waterfalls/Zoo, the crocodile tour and zip line tour the same day, white water rafting on the Tenorio River, and waterfall jumping near Jaco Beach. We had teenagers with us so all these excursions were big hits. We did take time for 2 days of laying around the pool, relaxing and bird watching. We were concerned about mosquitos (zica)- but since it was the dry season, I did not see any the entire time we were there and did not even need the bug spray. I loved the home- it had comfortable beds and very spacious, clean and secure. I look forward to coming back some day!
5.0
We stayed in the villa Thanksgiving week 2011 and we had an amazing time.
The villa was beautiful and was even more spectacular than shown in the pictures with attention to detail throughout. We spent alot of time at the villa simply looking out at the constantly changing views across the valley.
Neither of us were particularly avid bird watchers before coming here but we found ourselves discussing the birds and wanting to find out more about them, seeing new birds depending on the time of day.
Sam and Roxie were very helpful and were always there if we needed them.
I would highly recommend using the drivers suggested by Sam and Roxie. They were very professional and we were able to plan great days out which would be built around our schedule unlike some of the large tours we noticed at some places. The La Paz Waterfall Gardens and the ziplining at Jaco Beach are two things you have to do when you are here.
Sam and Roxie recommended some restaurants in town and the pizza place was particularly good and we visited here twice.
We would highly recommend this to friends and family and we will definitely look to return here at some point.
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 $91 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Luxurious Castle, Infinity Pool And Jaw Dropping Views! . 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 Luxurious Castle, Infinity Pool And Jaw Dropping Views! . Enjoy the water!
Is Luxurious Castle, Infinity Pool And Jaw Dropping Views! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Luxurious Castle, Infinity Pool And Jaw Dropping Views! ?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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