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House of Orchids

  •  Type: Cottage
  •  Beds: 2
  •  Baths: 1.5
  •  Sleeps: 6

Description

Confortable house located on a hilltop, very private, spacious and pleasant. Jungle pool, all amenities, bird songs, warm days & cool nights, a perfect tropical location, not far from the beach (20 min drive) or the city (20 min drive).

THE PLACE- It has everything you want from Costa Rica: plus peace, coolness during the nights, intimacy, sense of space and security, breathtaking landscape all around the property.
 
THE HOUSE: Charming, seated on a hilltop in a beautiful mountainous area, in a very private and quiet property. In the distance, you can admire the splendid sunsets on the Pacific ocean. Il is furnished and fully equipped with everything needed for a perfect stay.  It can accommodate a couple or two, or a family with two children.
 
The kitchen-living room area is very spacious and has large door and window openings on all sides.  It is also appropriate for a wheelchair. 
 
The bedroom on the first floor is connected to the bathroom, the other bedroom is in the mezzanine, both have a queen bed.  The sofa can be used as extra bed. There is a safe closet space for your passports and other valuables.
 
IMPORTANT: At that elevation (2000 feet), there is always a soft breeze so it is never too hot during the day. Nights are cool which makes sleeping easy and restfull. That is why we do not have air conditioning, we simply do not need it.  There are hardly any insects around in the dry season, except for butterflies, but you are in nature, so everything is alive around you. You will probably see exotic birds such as toucans, eagles and parrots in the backyard, to name a few. And you could hear howling monkeys at night, a few meters from the house.
 
DRIVING TO THE PROPERTY- San Isidro is the largest city in southern Costa Rica; it is 3 hours away from San José and its airport. The road is paved all the way to the house except for the last 2 kilometers. 
SECURITY, MAINTENANCE- You will be greeted at the property by Jose and Maria who live close by all year long. They will show you around and give you the keys to the house. 
 
BATHING, SWIMMING- The house is 20 minutes away from Dominical, i.e. from the Pacific Ocean (and surf).  Driving South or North along the coastline, you will find empty and semi-empty beaches and bay areas with fine beige sand and very civilized waves. From one of the streams of cascading water on the property line, a pool was dug in a natural basin; its water is always fresh and rejuvenating.  It is a very intimate and safe place.
 
FOOD, SHOPPING, MARKETS- A 20 minutes drive will take you to San Isidro where you will find everything, from attractive restaurants to food and clothing stores.  On Thursdays and Fridays, there is a « feria » (an outdoor market) where you can buy locally grown fruits and vegetables, even organic ones.  Also in San Isidro is “Lufercz” (in front of Macdonald) a supermarket where you can find Costarican beer and coffee, and other exotic products such as sushi rice and nori sheets. And along the road between San Isidro and La Alfombra, there is  a number of vegetable stands and restaurants with good food at very reasonable prices.
 
OTHER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES- You will not have to go very far from the property to practice your favorite sport.  You can take a horse ride to the spectacular Nuyaca Falls, or drive to Dominical, small town which is paradise for surfers.  And you may want to visit the natural reserves in the area, go to a farm renowed for growing different spices, or on an excursion to the tree tops of the forest.
 
Keywords: High ceiling, open space, comfortable, original.

Owner info

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CONTACT OWNER

  • Maryse Pelletier

Terms & Conditions

100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 
50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. 

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Jose L.

Best kept secret


After traveling around the world, I can honestly say this is where I fell in love. In love with wildlife, flora and property. Equipment, furniture, gardens, everything is there to make you feel in paradise. The guardians of the property were also very helpful. Before we arrived, everything was in place for a memorable stay. Much more beautiful than the pictures;) We will definitely return.

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laurence H.

Will always keep this place in my heart


We travelled all over Costa Rica and stayed in many places but this is the one place I would like to come back to and that I will think about when I need to think of being peaceful. Website photo don\'t do justice to the beauty of the house and it\'s surrounding. You wake up in the morning and open the bedroom door to find yourself waking up to the most beautiful view and feel instantly great. The house itself is very very well appointed, if you like to cook there is everything you need and more. The bed and furniture are very comfortable, the wifi works. Jose, the keeper and his family are very helpful and nice, it\'s difficult not to fall in love for them. We walk down to the cascade and the natural pool at the bottom of the property , on a hot day the coolness of the water was welcomed and it was of course gorgeous. Up the street, on the main road, there is a small supermarket , a fruit seller and a restaurant with good food with a spectacular view. What more could you want ! I highly recommend the Siete Cascadas. It is one if the most peaceful place I have ever been.

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Mercedes T.

~ A dream vacation~


Maryse\'s home was a wonderful vacation spot!

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Ilana G.

Hideaway in tropical jungle with stunning views.


We very much enjoyed our time on this beautiful property. The house is surrounded by gorgeous tropical garden and amazing views. Maryse and her husband did fabulous job designing the cabin and furnishing with everything needed allowing for comfortable stay. Meeting the care takers Maria, Jose and their beautiful girls was a delight, such sweet and kind people. Maria keeps the house in immaculate condition. We loved every minute of our experience interacting with the nature. Waking up to the calling Toucans, breathing the fragrance of the jungle after the rain and birds watching are some of our favorite memories. I am still in awe of our visit. I would definitely recommend this home if you would like a private yet conveniently located hideaway.

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Rick H.

Great remote location !


My wife and I are travelling around Costa Rica with our small dog. We wanted to try a more remote location to see how we would like it. This house was perfect. While it is \"remote\" it has amenities fairly close by. The house was comfortable and well supplied for our stay. Maria and Jose are the caretakers and were very accommodating. We visited during the rainy season so it was expected that we encountered a lot of rain during our stay. Despite that the dirt road ( about 2-3 KM long) stayed in good shape. We had a 4 wheel drive and we believe that made it easier but there were plenty of non- 4WD vehicles along the road. Back tot he house: The house opened up just like the pictures show and allowed a nice breeze and controlled the temperature perfectly. We were able to cook our meals or eat at one of the many options within 20 minutes drive. The communication with Maryse, the owner, was responsive and she was able to answer any questions we asked. She also provided us with good directions so we could find the house. For the nature lover I think it would be hard to beat this place!!

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Dakota W.

Perfect getaway close to Dominical & Manuel Antonio


My fiance and I recently stayed at Maryse\'s wonderful home located in Perez Zeledon. This was our first stay in Costa Rica so booking a house without being able to visit before was a bit nerve wracking. All in all we are so glad we chose to go with this home. Maria and Jose, the caretakers of the property are so wonderful (as well as their daughters and dogs). We had an incredible time staying in the home, waking up to the rainforest and sunny mornings, being able to open up all of the doors for the fresh air and truly get to experience Costa Rica away from everything else. This house is in a great location, 20-25 mins from the nice beach town of Dominical, 30 mins to Quepos/Manuel Antonio, and close to shopping in San Isidro. The waterfall (jungle pool) on the property was absolutely incredible, one of those things that you cant believe it until you see it. I was able to get a lot of great photos of flowers, toucans and sunsets while at this property. I would recommend staying at this home to anyone who has either visited Costa Rica already or for their first stay.

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Caitlyn H.

Amazing


We got to really experience Costa Rica here. It was nice to be surrounded by locals rather than tourist. It wasnt too long of a drive to get to waterfalls or beaches. The house had everything we needed and the views were amazing. As other comments have said the pictures of the jungle pool do not do it justice. We love this place. Jose and Maria were delightful and so very helpful. We will be back.

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Tim & Vicky T.

A piece of Paradise!


If you are looking for an off the beaten path piece of paradise this is the place. This stunning home has been designed and decorated to bring the outside in so that you can take advantage of every view. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need and there are many thoughtful touches through out including binoculars, Spanish dictionaries, flora/fauna books, candles and candle sticks. The herb and vegetable garden is another added bonus. The arugula was the best we\'ve ever eaten. The waterfall is a must do, you could spend all day down there!! On our final morning two toucans were in a nearby a tree eating berries, such a treat for us. Thank you to Maria and Jose so taking care of everything for us while respecting our privacy. We have vowed to come back to this magnetic place.