3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m

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Ojochal, Puntarenas (province)
  • Popular LocationEl Pavón Waterfall10 min drive
  • Popular LocationTortuga Beach38 min drive
  • Popular LocationVentanas Beach41 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2 - Palm Tree Theme

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Jungle Room

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom - Captains Quarters

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Half Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Luxury Mountain Villa With Stunning Pacific View

'Villa de las Mariposas' is a stunning villa overlooking the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica near Ojochal. The home features luxury amenities inside and out! The home has approximately 180 sq. meters of indoor living area and 180 sq. meters of terrace.

Fully air conditioned bedrooms, private pool and hot tub.

The spacious and airy great room, dining room, and bedrooms have doors that completely open to the terrace and pool area allowing pacific breezes to cool the home. The tropical furniture was custom made with the finest craftsmanship.

The kitchen has the most modern appliances and cookware. Granite countertops throughout with high counter and bar stools. The indoor dining table seats eight.

Outside, you can relax around the pool, swim or soak in the spa. The gazebo features a BBQ grill, sink, beverage refrigerator and a lounge seating area.

One side of the great room features the master bedroom suite with queen bed, large walk-in shower, dual sinks and walk-in closet.
The guest side of the home has two roomy bedrooms each with a queen bed and closet space. The guest bedrooms share a common bathroom with shower.

We are very proud of our two caretakers, Tono and his wife Flora. They only speak Spanish but if you do not, you can communicate with them through Google Translate.

The house is very secluded amongst the tropics. On the property we grow a garden of coffee, banana and various fruit trees, and pineapple. Other tropical trees you can find throughout the property are: coconut, banana, coffee, mango, lemon, tangerine, orange, avocado, and papaya.

We have tried to make your travel as easy as possible by providing some items included for your use: boogie boards, various pool floats, coolers, massage table, yoga mats, and exercise ball. There are also two twin size air mattresses available.

Some of the finest restaurants and breweries in southern Costa Rica can be found a short drive from the home.

Outdoor activities abound within a short distance from the house including beaches, surfing, sea kayaking, mangrove and ocean kayaking, zip lining, hiking, birding, waterfalls, ATV tours, and canyoning.

The villa sits 8.1 Km off the main highway up a gravel road that requires 4-wheel drive. It can be a very rugged drive depending on the season and the condition of the road. It takes about 20-30 minutes. It is a beautiful drive and is well worth it for the views, mountain breezes, wildlife and seclusion.

Amenities Include:

#Staff Available
#Gated Property
#Air Conditioning
#Wireless Internet
#DVD Player, Roku and Flat screen TV.
#Sonos Sound System Indoors and Out
#Full Kitchen, Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven, Stovetop
#Large Private Pool
#Large Jacuzzi
#Security Safe In Each Bedroom
#Washer and Dryer
#Beach Towels Provided
#Boogie Boards (two)
#Coolers (to take to beach)
#Parking
#Ocean View From Each Bedroom
#Truly Luxurious Landscaping
#Massage table and Yoga mats

Property manager

Steven Maves
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ciudad Cortés

Located in Ciudad Cortés, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. Terraba Sierpe National Wetlands and Marino Ballena National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Topolandia and Parque Reptilandia. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ojochal, Puntarenas (province)

What's nearby

  • El Pavón Waterfall - 10 min drive
  • Playa Tortuga - 34 min drive
  • Tortuga Beach - 38 min drive
  • Ventanas Beach - 41 min drive
  • Uvita Beach - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mirador Los Manglares. - 18 min drive
  • Fusion Restaurant & Bar - 20 min drive
  • Térraba - 19 min drive
  • Stan's Café - 20 min drive
  • Restaurante Heliconia - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Mountain Villa With Stunning Pacific View have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Luxury Mountain Villa With Stunning Pacific View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Mountain Villa With Stunning Pacific View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Mountain Villa With Stunning Pacific View?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Mountain Villa With Stunning Pacific View located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.9 km) from El Pavón Waterfall and within 9 miles (15 km) of Playa Garza and Terraba Sierpe National Wetlands. Tortuga Beach and Playa Tortuga are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jo A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise on a hill!
Beautiful home with a view that you could never tire of. Everything was just perfect, well equipped for all activities and eventualities but the most special mention has to go to Flora and Tono who look after the property. Flora's Costa Rican breakfasts were sublime and she also cooked us a lovely meal one evening. They were both such lovely people and their dogs became our best friends too! This is truly a magical, relaxing place and the only compromise to this is the drive to reach it... definitely not for the faint hearted but worth the effort. Sitting in the jacuzzi watching the sunset with a glass of wine will be etched in my memory forever ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie A., Chessington, England. UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maravilloso!
This is an incredible villa which has everything you could possibly want for an amazing holiday. The caretakers, Flora and Toño are some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. Flora’s Costa Rican breakfast is extremely delicious, it’s such a treat to wake up to. This was our third family trip to Costa Rica and our third stay in Casa de las Mariposas. For us, the villa itself along with its seriously unbeatable views of forest and ocean are perfect. Evenings of watching the glorious sunset from the infinity pool are simply dreamy. We all consider ourselves so lucky to have been able to have precious family time here. Our first family holiday, post pandemic and it was a great one! Thank you so much Steve and April for providing a great info pack on the area and for responding to my queries speedily.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best vacation ever
I have never left a review in my life, but this property deserves it. This property is the nicest place I have ever stayed on vacation, the house is beautiful, pool and hot tub are great, the grounds are beautiful and the views are fabulous and unforgettable. Flora is a dream and a fabulous cook, her breakfast was something you forward to every morning. April and Steve the owners were great, April was so helpful with information before and during our stay. We have never viewed sunsets like this ever. The hour and a half massages were so relaxing and the best ever. The drive up and down the mountain and thru the jungle was exciting with spectacular views. Jimmy the car rental guy April suggested really took care of us. Costa Rica is a fabulous, exciting and adventurous place to travel to. The country is absolutely beautiful, jungle, waterfalls and wild life. If you are wanting the best vacation of you life, this is the property for you. Thank you April for making this vacation the best ever. Scott Mitchell
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning view!
One of the most beautiful views we’ve ever had on a vacation. I didn’t want to leave!! If we come back I will plan it where I don’t need to leave unless I need groceries! We did a couple of excursions that were great but I would’ve preferred staying at the house. So relaxing and peaceful and has everything a person needs! Can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ladies New Year's Trip
The house is stunning, pics do not give it justice. The housekeeper Flora and her husband were fabulous and made us a fantastic meal one day and breakfast every day. The house is stocked with everything you will need and the owner was super responsive if we had any questions. So peaceful and beautiful with views that you cannot imagine. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Steven Maves

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Aside from our full time jobs, Steve is a physician and April is a Medical Aesthetics owner, we have 6 boys amongst the two of us. Steve is a successful Ironman Athlete, beekeeper, scuba diver, surfer, sailboat captain, and avid traveler.
April invests her time in oil paintings, culinary arts, music, wine studies, body building, interior design and traveling adventures with Steve.

Over 10 years ago, Steve went on a hunt for the perfect location to build his dream vacation home in Costa Rica. Upon finding this land with the unmatched view, he knew this was the location he had been searching for.
The building plans were created entirely by Steve, whereas the decor and art work was completed by April.

We hope you enjoy our home. We have attempted to go above and beyond to provide you with every comfort and luxury of home.

A concern of ours is how remote this location truly is, and it is not easy to just run out and grab what you might need. So we have done our best to provide this for you. And this as well is why the breakfast each morning is truly a wonderful thing!

Why they chose this property

The views of the pacific ocean are truly special. The home is very secluded and surrounded by tropical forest and wildlife including monkeys, parrots, toucans, anteaters and the occasional sloth.

The eight kilometer drive from the coastal highway takes about 25 minutes and requires four wheel drive most times of the year. Due to the amazingly scenic drive down the mountain, it requires about 30 minutes to get to the nearest beaches and restaurants.

What makes this property unique

Breakfast provided each morning is truly spectacular. We really enjoy being away from it all, with all the conveniences of home. You feel like you have really gotten away from it all, without having to rough it, and we love that. We have set the house with all the luxurious comforts we personally would choose to have, and hope you find this to be true for yourselves. In example: Best of quality sheets and towel, wine glasses made of crystal, heavy and thick drinking glasses....all of the little things that make all the difference.

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