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Romantic Nature Escape

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Outdoor pool
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Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • 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.

Romantic Nature Escape

Designed by famed architect Abraham Valenzuela, this house connects you to nature and to each other in revitalizing ways. Many locals and guests call it one of the finest tropical homes in the region. It overlooks a deep river basin, with ocean views. You experience nature, instead of the sounds, lights and noise of man. The main House is 2 bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms .

In a gated community 12 km north of Nosara with many owner-occupied homes close by. Within the Rio Rosario river basin, which has probably the finest microclimate on Costa Rica's entire 780-mile Pacific Ocean coast.

Just minutes from several great restaurants - Hotel Luna Azul, Hotel San Juanillo, and a few nice eating spots and easy drives to Nosara or Liberia over 3 new bridges built in 2012. This unspoiled coast area is inaccessible no more.

House offers dramatic river basin and ocean views, and unforgettable sunsets. Lush grounds surround it with flowering plants, ferns and palms. You hear crashing waves that amplify up the river basin for soothing hypnotic sounds. Watch shimmering light reflections on its 50’ infinity-edge lap pool - always with perfect swimming temperatures and for lounging upon.

The house sits 300’ up and 1/2 km back up from the ocean for near perfect year-round temperatures. All concrete construction with exotic wood, copper and stone finishes, the house stays cool all day long. Lush tree canopies offer shade and attract monkeys and birds close. Most Nosara area houses require a/c both night and day, but this house only rarely requires a/c. This means you get to hear the sounds of nature instead of the sounds of electricity, compressors and fans.

The house has many exotic stone/copper/wood finish treatments. A large gourmet kitchen with European gas stove with convection oven. Smart TV, wifi Internet and strong cell phone signals. Alarm system, safe room with renter's safe. Covered carport. Cleaning, pool and landscape services included, and also concierge services too.

Two bedrooms sit on opposite ends of the house. The large master suite has a king bed with a tree house-like feel in a tree canopy over decorative ferns and plants below. Its wood/glass walls open to all screen walls to make you feel like you're in a tree house. The master bedroom walls open on three sides to allow refreshing breezes to flow through. A glass shower room opens onto a private deck with outside shower that overlooks gardens below.

Guest bedroom has a queen bed with 3/4 bath. Also a full-size bed in gazebo . A/c in both bedrooms, and luxury ceiling fans too.

The world-famous Ostional turtle beach is just 2 km south. Famous intermediate and expert surf breaks are close by in Nosara, Ostional and Marbella. The region's best safe swimming and snorkeling beaches are 2 km away in San Juanillo.

With the deep lap pool outside of most rooms, the house is not for babies unable to swim. We prefer to rent to one or two couples, or a family of 4 with kids who swim.

Property manager

Sam & Mary Kohn

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Paper towels
  • Kitchen island
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • 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
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 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: Children must be able to swim the pool is 5' deep

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
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 first aid kit and 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

Romantic Nature Escape Villa
Romantic Nature Escape Ostional
Romantic Nature Escape Villa Ostional
Romantic Nature Escape Villa
Romantic Nature Escape Ostional
Romantic Nature Escape Villa Ostional

About the neighborhood

Map
Nosara, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Ostional National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min drive
  • Playa Ostional - 6 min drive
  • San Juanillo Beach - 7 min drive
  • Playa Pelada - 36 min drive
  • Nosara Beach - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Las Brisas - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Luna - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Blue Zone Brewery - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Coffee - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Olga's Bar & Grill - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Romantic Nature Escape have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Romantic Nature Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Romantic Nature Escape?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic Nature Escape?

Check-out is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Romantic Nature Escape located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within 3 mi (5 km) of Playa Ostional, Ostional National Wildlife Refuge, and San Juanillo Beach. Playa Cocal is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

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Romantic Nature Escape Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlene B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views
A great trip. Located off the beaten path of tourism. The house, pool, scenery were more than we could imagine. Hosts were very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

thomas p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
if only the weather was a good as the property
Great property, fabulous construction, everything in working order - no problems. The weather so bad (raining heavily most days - we early during a break in the rain, going north on 160 - roads flooded and the usual potholes - if the water had been a couple inches higher - we still be there - strongly suggest not renting in the rainy season -
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Canucks in love with Costa Rica
The property and surroundings/atmosphere was amazing, thank goodness for the pool and having AC for sleeping. The kitchen was well equipped, easy to find everything and everything was there. The home beautifully appointed and had a wonderful Costa Rican character and made it easy to feel the Pura Vida vibe!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chef G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Los Sueños
Beautiful home with great architectural design. Awesome salt water pool. Great location close to supermarket and awesome restaurants. Sam and Mary are wonderful hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

peggy r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House of Dreams
This property is beyond beautiful! Pictures do not do it justice. The moment we arrived we were greeted by the most beautiful sunset coming in over the pool. The home is open and airy and very well appointed. We had everything we needed. Sam and Philippe answered all our questions and gave us great advice on dining. and beaches to visit. It was a relaxing, peaceful vacation and we didn’t want to leave Los Suenos!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most beautiful retreat!
This home is EXACTLY as it is shown in the pictures. We enjoyed the sounds of the rain forest all around us (the howler monkeys scared my wife before we realized what we were hearing) and the rain forest and ocean below. We never got the courage to cross the water on the way to Nosara, but were able to get across the bridge and make it to Ostional. 4 wheel drive is an absolute necessity. I'm glad that we took that suggestion seriously. The monkeys were in the mango tree at the Hotel Luna Azul restaurant in the AM at least 1 out of every 3 days. INCREDIBLE! We loved it. Our timing was off for sea turtles, but you can't have everything...
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heat
We expected it to be a little cooler out. It was disappointing to hear we needed to conserve air conditioning when it was soooo hot (to us). We did enjoy the pool, very much, however, and the property was so beautiful!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Costa Rica getaway
The property was beautiful and the photos on the listing was very accurate. The pool area is as amazing at it looks in the photos.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular
This property is stunning. The indoor to outdoor set up is so well designed, comfortable and functional. The pool was fantastic and we enjoyed looking up at the trees above waiting on monkeys to come and visit (unfortunately only 1 came but we heard them everyday). The sunsets were amazing every night!!! At night the outdoor lighting created a beautiful ambiance showcasing the surrounding trees and reflection in the pool. If you are ok with being a little remote and enjoy privacy and being surrounded by the beauty of Costa Rica nature we would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Milos S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property
The place was spectacular, more beautiful than presented in the photos. It was peaceful, quiet, with gorgeous, lush and well kept garden. True gem.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

kari s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
This house is breathtaking. If you want to feel immersed in the jungle of Costa Rica this is the place. The house exceeded our expectations. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John & Jenny's CR holiday
What an amazing trip & area in CR. The house was amazing, nicer than the pics. My wife & I wanted to really get away & disconnect and thats exactly what Sam & Mary provided. We most definitely will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mario E., Costa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, great location
This is a beautiful house with lots of details, just like the pictures, great to relax , Mountain Biking and out of the beaten path. Communication and coordination top notch, Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Weili E.

Exquisite get away in the jungle!!!
Stunning home nestled in the jungle and exclusive home designs including a wonderful infinity pool. in a remote area but close to local grocer and restaurants and gorgeous full kitchen if you choose to cook. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

vanessa v., Pipersville, PA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home & location with everything you need
We had a wonderful stay at Sam and Mary's home in Ostional. The house was beautiful and the floor plan really makes it feel like there is no separation between you and nature. There was nothing better than a dip in the pool after a morning of exploring. The house had everything we needed, and the caretakers were very helpful and responsive when we had questions. We saw a variety of birds, an iguana, and a coatimundi in the yard, and heard howler monkeys every day. We would love to stay there again!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicest place I have ever stayed!!!
Wow, this was a dream vacation! Sam and Mary made it easy to plan and easy to get there. I picked the place but even the awesome photos did not capture how magical this home is! We loved every minute. Watching the sunset from the pool with the chorus of animals in the forest was an experience I’ll never forget! Thank you Sam and Mary!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra C., Dripping Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Don't miss out on this property
Incredible stay at this beautiful property. Everything was perfect and completely relaxing, the house was well stocked which made cooking meals in most nights very easy and enjoyable. Completely quiet except for the sounds of nature and we even had the monkeys join us a couple times around the house. We will be returning in the future because we certainly didn't want to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taneal N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unforgettable time!
We had the best time! Above and beyond what we could have hoped for. Have told friends and family about this place and I am sure they will book in the future as well! Thank you for everything. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brandon T.

Perfect Peaceful Getaway
We absolutely loved our week at Tanner House. We chose this property because it was near enough to Nosara to take advantage of all that region has to offer, but isolated enough that we could enjoy the beauty of the area. As the week went on, we found ourselves "venturing out" less and simply immersing ourselves in the ocean view, the lovely pool, and the sounds of the jungle that this amazing property affords. We could not have imagined a more restful and restorative vacation, and we look forward to staying there again!

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice Place To Stay
Sam and Mary were very open to communication and answering questions. Phillipe who also helps manage the property was very helpful. Pool was amazing and we saw Howler Monkeys and an Iguana couple on the last day of our stay. I was super thankful for the room AC. Just make sure you get a 4 wheel drive and understand you are roughly 35 - 40 minutes from town even though it is 6 miles. The house was relaxing, tranquil, and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula B., The Woodlands, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful home.
Home was absolutely gorgeous inside and out. The sounds from the trees, bushes and foliage were fantastic and sometimes scary. The worse part was the road to the home. If you are planning to have a vacation without a lot of exploring, this is the place. However, very nice restaurants in Nosara and San Juanillo . Or pick up food at the stores coming in, cook or grill, relax and enjoy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

Beautiful
When you step into this house, you feel like you are in Bali! Bathed in mahogany, teak and stone, in the middle of Finca Los Suenos, with views of the ocean, it is absolutely stunning. Serene, calm, peaceful. All the modern creature comforts (including a few little creatures...geckos, iguanas, monkeys and birds!). We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steve L., Westport,MA

Sunny in San Janillo
We spent 4 nights at this stunning home in the fincas los Suenos bio reserve community. It is truly a beautiful home designed to enjoy the surroundings. The pool is lovely, there are comfy rockers to enjoy the view and there is a great nap spot in the treehouse gazebo by the pool. We were met by Yorgani and Maureen who gave a detailed tour of the house.. We even were able to watch the super bowl! In Spanish but that's ok! We would highly recommend this home for a stay in the San Janillo area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2016

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An Unforgettable Stay in Guanacaste
My wife and I spent a wonderful week at Sam and Mary's home. It is located in the hills overlooking the Pacific Ocean and lies between San Juanillo and Ostional. The Sounds: The roaring surf of the Pacific, the howl of monkeys, the songs of parrots The Sights: The vast Pacific, dry forest everywhere you look, splashes of orange and red sunsets The Wildlife: howler monkeys right in front of you, coati, iguana, giant frogs, and many, many birds-from hummingbird to parrot to seabirds The architecture: intricate stonework, rooftop finials, gorgeous metalwork doors and gates The property: a wonderful infinity pool, tropical plants, privacy galore The basics: strong cell service, fast internet, nearly floor-to-ceiling glass for great forest and Pacific views The bottom line: We loved this tropical paradise and have many beautiful memories. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stylish Home in Idyllic Setting
We have stayed at number of homes in Costa Rica, and we found this home to be the most beautiful. Although the roads make it somewhat difficult to get to, it was well worth the trip. Every aspect of the design of the home was obviously carefully considered when it was built. The pool area, including the lighting and the landscaping, was stunning. We spent each morning and evening watching the beauty of the natural surroundings in the comfort of this lovely home. The interior of the home itself blends seamlessly with the jungle that surrounds it. If you want a place to completely relax, this is it.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022