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Living on the Edge... Amazing cliff home with incredible white-water ocean view

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8386 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Living on the Edge... Amazing cliff home with incredible white-water ocean view

Built in 2005, this solid-built concrete and steel "treehouse" is nestled amongst the tree-tops high above Montezuma. It is a peaceful, quiet retreat in an enclave of million dollar homes that include Lunatica, Montezuma Hills and Villa Paraiso. It is just a 5 minute car ride down to the Montezuma Beach and about 6 kilometers to Cobano. Malpais and Santa Teresa are a 20 minute ride for world class surfing and a happening party scene. The Montezuma waterfall is a 4 minute ride, and there is a small secluded waterfall that is just a short walk from the home if you want to enjoy a private adventure just a short walk from the house. Or if you just feel like hanging out, you can just lounge by our beautiful 14' x 28' private pool, just steps from your door.

The views are absolutely breathtaking. The wildlife is abundant. The vibe is unforgettable! This home is set up with everything you need to enjoy what Costa Rica is all about!

The Details:
The main / entry level is approximately 2200 square feet (204 M2) and features the kitchen, dining area, huge living area, a large air conditioned suite with 2 queen size beds and a full marbled bath. It also includes a wrap around balcony with breathtaking white water coastline views. The lower level features 2 large, air conditioned bedrooms with good quality orthopedic queen-sized mattresses. There is also a full bathroom with a nice big tub.
Our home sits on 2.5 acres 300' above "Playa las Manchas" and has beautiful gardens, dozens of fruit trees, a 14' x 28' swimming pool, and a large barbecue area for outdoor gatherings.
NOTE: Our master suite is NOT in the photos, nor included in this profile. It is only available by special arrangement, and at an ADDITIONAL charge. If you need to accommodate more than 8 persons, please speak with the hosts regarding the possibility of renting the master suite. (It will not be occupied by anyone else during your stay.)

In June 2022, we hired the dream team of Mario and Alleda to manage the property. Mario, lives in a separate casita away from the main house, and is available to help with any needs and guidance. Mario and Alleda keep the place immaculately maintained and are always willing to help in any way possible. .
Outside Security Cameras! We have cameras on the front side of our home, the car park area, and the driveway approach. There is one camera that faces the ocean on the backside of the home. We have a ring doorbell. There are NO cameras IN the home. The TV will display all the cameras in PC mode.
Other notes...
We strongly encourage you to rent a 4 x 4 car as many of the roads out at the beaches are rugged. It is possible to walk down to the beach but the walk down to town is steep and arduous. If you do not plan on having a car, there are a number of reliable taxi drivers.

Property manager

Chris Stevens

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Things to do

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4150 sq ft (386 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: CLIFF HOME! must be supervised at all TIMES!

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No extra guests permitted without prior approval
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Living Edge Treehouse Villa Montezuma
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Montezuma Living on the Edge Treehouse Villa
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Living on the Edge Treehouse Villa Cobano

About the neighborhood

Map
Montezuma, Puntarenas Province

What's nearby

  • Montezuma Gardens - 7 min drive
  • Montezuma Catholic Church - 7 min drive
  • Montezuma Falls - 9 min drive
  • Montezuma Beach - 11 min drive
  • Santa Teresa Beach - 43 min drive

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cocina De Leña La Cobaneña - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Marisqueria Soemi - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bakery Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Panadería Cabuya - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Living on the Edge... Amazing cliff home with incredible white-water ocean view have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Living on the Edge... Amazing cliff home with incredible white-water ocean view pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Living on the Edge... Amazing cliff home with incredible white-water ocean view ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Living on the Edge... Amazing cliff home with incredible white-water ocean view ?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Living on the Edge... Amazing cliff home with incredible white-water ocean view located?

Situated in Cóbano, this villa is within 3 mi (5 km) of Montezuma Beach, Montezuma Falls, and Montezuma Catholic Church. Montezuma Gardens and Montezuma School are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Living on the Edge... Amazing cliff home with incredible white-water ocean view Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
House was well equipped for a great stay in Montezuma. It seems to be getting some thoughtful updates and Mario the property manager was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Montezuma house
Perfect home for a family trip, perfect pool, amazing view and an excellent host. Bring a 4WD and enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pura Vida
Zip line jungle tours fishing its all around the corner cant wait to stay again beautiful cliff home over looking the ocean with a pool what else do you need
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Cliff house
Location is beautiful, however there were some issues. Dishwasher didn’t work, toaster was broken, fan was broken, plumbing was archaic. Very charming house, but definitely needs some work
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise in the tree tops!
The Tree house is an amazing place, full of life and warm breezes! We loved the views from the deck, listening to the ocean waves while watching the hawks soar all around was incredible! Laying in one of the hammocks watching the sunrise on our first morning is something I will never forget! The house came with everything we needed and then some. The local host Marlon was great, very response to all of our questions! We can't wait to go back and visit Montezuma again !
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Eric K.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice view from remote location.
Fantastic view but the house is extremely difficult to find without the help of the caretaker who was attentive at first but less so toward the end. Be prepared for some inconveniences. During our 3 night stay we lost electricity twice and had to throw out food when the refrigerator failed. Also, it appeared to us that the property needed a really good overall cleaning. But you can forgive a lot while you enjoy the sunrises over the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bryce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible views, great pool and wildlife
Yes, we had multiple power outages and had to throw some food away. Yes, there will be bugs (and we had a massive Giant Peppered Roach inside that was over 3" long, which the kids thought was amazing!). Yes- getting there is a bit tricky and you'll need a 4x4 for the precarious driveway. And yes-it would be better if there was a working dishwasher, a microwave and air conditioning throughout instead of just the bedrooms. But this is Costa Rica, and if you're okay with the above, then you can't beat this place. Excellent communication from both owner Chris and local manager Mario, including a broken toilet seat fix within minutes when we had an issue, and a late checkout granted to help us out. The hammocks overlooking the ocean are a highlight, but our best evening was spent floating in the pool watching 15-20 howler monkeys playing and eating all around us.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Parthena W.

Liked: Location
It was okay
The great things about this place were the view and seeing the monkeys up close. This could be a really great place to stay if some things were taken care of. First, our contact gave us the wrong address to drive to, to find the house. We got lost. Then, we had to wait for our contact to get out of work to meet up with us to bring us to the house. Second, we were not informed ahead of our visit that the internet had been cut off because someone had stolen wires to the whole town. This was known before we drove down. Since we had kids who were in school remotely and an online job we needed to check in on, this made our visit less enjoyable. We had to drive in and find a restaurant to get our stuff done every day. It was a nuisance. One of the reasons we picked this house was because it had internet. We would have liked the option to cancel or to know beforehand so that we could get things done ahead of time i.e. to better prepare. Third, when we showed up, we were informed that something didn't work(can't remember what) and that the toilet made a sound all the time and that it was something that needed to be fixed. Fourth, some of the beds had uncomfortable mattresses. If they upgraded the mattresses it would be a plus. Fifth, the front gate was a little hard to open and in the end we couldn't get it closed. Lastly, spraying for bugs. We encountered some cockroaches, and some other small bugs in the bathtub. Yeah, we know Costa Rica is full of bugs but we had stayed in other places and didn't have this occur. It is a beautiful location. Just needs someone that can keep up on upkeep and be available locally. Having to speak to owners who are absent and not completely forthcoming was a downer.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bradley J.

Beach bum life
Gorgeous property, totally lives up to the billing. Wildlife abounds, views are incredible, price was right, and Montezuma is a great town!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard James C.

The big house on a hill
WOW, WHAT A VIEW ! ! ! We were literally dwelling on the edge of a cliff. Now I understand PURA VIDA. We took the small hike to the top of the waterfall.....it was well worth it. Then watched the natives scale the rocks and dive off while we drank fresh coconut milk. from the wildlife in the treetops to the rustic dining, Montezuma is amazing.

10/10 Excellent

Estrella P.

Treehouse Paradise
Everything about this trip was fantastic. We had vacationed in Costa Rica before, but this was our first time going to the West Coast. Before we left, Chris gave us all kinds of tips on places to see, things to do and restaurants. He treated us just like a real good friend or a family member would. He made sure we made it okay and made us feel really welcomed. Cata, Mario and Marlon (the housekeepers) couldnt' be more charming if they tried. Marlon came to meet us down by the beach and guided us to the house the night we arrived. If you are looking for a peaceful, yet adventurous vacation, Montezuma is the place to go and Chris' Edge Treehouse is the place to be. The house itself is huge and beautiful. The views from the balcony are spectacular. Definetely home away from home. Can't wait to go back!

10/10 Excellent

Estrella P.

Treehouse Paradise
Everything about this trip was fantastic. We had vacationed in Costa Rica before, but this was our first time going to the West Coast. Before we left, Chris gave us all kinds of tips on places to see, things to do and restaurants. He treated us just like a real good friend or a family member would. He made sure we made it okay and made us feel really welcomed. Cata, Mario and Marlon (the housekeepers) couldnt' be more charming if they tried. Marlon came to meet us down by the beach and guided us to the house the night we arrived. If you are looking for a peaceful, yet adventurous vacation, Montezuma is the place to go and Chris' Edge Treehouse is the place to be. The house itself is huge and beautiful. The views from the balcony are spectacular. Definetely home away from home. Can't wait to go back!

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

Montezuma, Costa Rica villa style home in paradise
Words cannot describe the beauty and peaceful atmosphere of this wonderful property.. The views are spectacular. Christine and Chris cover every detail and the house is furnished beautifully with the furnishings fitting into and complimenting the landscape and ambience. Their caretakers are lovely and very helpful. Montezuma is a charming little town on the water, a perfect get-a-way location. We enjoyed the restaurants, especially the one on the beach which turned out to be one of the best restaurants in Costa Rica. And rightfully so. We had a short stay and wished we had a longer time to spend there. It was hard to leave.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Fantastic! I can't wait to go back.
The house is great. It has a very aesthetically pleasing, rustic feel that goes perfectly with the setting. Everything is in perfect shape. The kitchen is fully equipped. There is no roughing it. And, the view is unbeatable. The living area opens onto a very large balcony over-looking the forest and the ocean. It's the most relaxing thing ever. The place is about 5-10 minutes from town (Montezuma) and several great beaches. Guided tours and zip-lining is about the same distance. It's hard to imagine how it could be any better. You're going to love it.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

The property sets on a mountain, very clean .
A home with peace , tranquility, just beautiful. Sun sets are the best ever.,Cool evenings, wonderful restaurants, beaches, surfing and so much to see. Just wonderful to wake up & watch the sun rise, & evenings to watch it set. Small town with the most unique stores and many locals that are just wonderful. Pictures are only a brief of what you will enjoy at Living on the Edge in Montezuma. for your vacation , We have visited several times & will return. We would recommend it & have to several of our friends. We enjoyed the restaurants, in the small town ,raving a meal on the beach is a great experience., shopping, hand made jewelry, The Green market on Saturdays You not only eat in some of the finest restaurant and meet new travelers at the local residents. Everyone is so helpful, just ask anyone that has visited Living on the Edge
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mac Daddy!
WOW! The very first time I walked into this home, I got all choked up. The view is just remarkable. It has huge open spaces and some very cool furniture. The beds were really comfortable and the place just has a great feel. You are like up in the trees and looking over the coastline with the waves crashing. We had a great time out in the park and had a bar-b-que on our last night. The little private falls at the end of the road was like our own private swimming pool in the middle of the jungle. I love this place!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

More than ocean view
Lazing in the sun deck and discover the magic of Montezuma. It is a beautiful private Villa with intimate garden, fully equipped kitchen, functional dinning area, private and cosy bedrooms. Open spaces connect you with the surrounding nature a lot of different animals monkeys, raccoons a variety of birds such as tucans and macaws, lizards. Epic for your pets but only accessible by four wheel drive.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paradise Found
I had the opportunity to stay at this fantastic place. The pictures do not do this justice. It is much more beautiful. Peaceful, tranquil, you will not want to leave. There is so much to. A fantastic way to recharge yourself. I would like to thank you for sharing your most precious home.