Premium #30546

Pool & Garden Home 10 min to beach in a family friendly village

House • Osa Costa Rica

    4 Guests   
    2 Bedrooms   
    1 Bathroom   
  Primary home

Exchange types accepted

  Simultaneous  
  Non-Simultaneous  
  Non-Reciprocal  
  Hospitality  
Hospitality Description: On my property I have a studio casita with Mountain Views… depending upon availability I can host for shorter stays.

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Listed  October 2024
Views  2384

General Overview

My home is surrounded by a lush garden, with big windows all around and plenty of covered outdoor space to sit and listen to the birds. There is a second kitchen outside and a grill to enjoy the year round tropical weather. It has a dreamy pool (with a large first step, nice for kids!). It feels comfortable and cozy and has all the right luxuries. This is a magical place to feel connected with nature and watch hummingbirds, macaws, and the occasional toucan. This is my sanctuary and I am excited to share it with you. My town, Ojochal, is filled with a lot of families, some of the best restaurants in Costa Rica, a cute cafe nearby and quick access to beaches and beautiful river spots. I can get creative with my dates for globes and non sim exchanges, and for the right matches happy to arrange a sim exchange. Note: the guardian of the house is my cat- and I will consider pets, if they are friendly with a cat. Just ask! There are also egg laying chickens that require morning food and water in exchange for eggs. * There is also a newly built studio Casita with a queen bed, sofa bed, A/C, kitchenette full bathroom and a great view towards the mountains. If you are a couple or small family wanting to visit, the Casita would be an option with more flexible dates in exchange for a globe. (My daughter and I will also be on the property - happy to welcome you, and she will definitely want to come say Hi)

The Space

This single story home has a covered porch all the way around with plenty of outdoor space and a pool to enjoy. The kitchen and living area are surrounded by windows and glass doors so you get a great view of the tropical garden and pool, feeling the connection to outside .. while also enjoying the cooler climate inside. Lots of comfy seating and play space for kids or your own dancing around. It is a colorful house, walls and decor, as I like to enjoy all colors. There are 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, all accessible in the same area of the house- so great for family or perhaps a couple that likes their own rooms. 1 with a king bed and the other has a queen bed - and both bedrooms have AC (which keeps the house pretty cool as well). (On the property there is also a newly built studio casita with a queen bed and a small sofa bed. Typically I will leave it locked up and store my extra stuff in here when traveling, though we can discuss the possibility of using this space if needed.) For cleaning, when you are finishing your stay, we can arrange for the cleaning ladies to help, it is a $60 charge and they are excellent. If you have any doubts about this, let’s chat!

Guest Access

It is a single story home, fully enclosed with access to the parking area thru a private gate. A gravel path leads to the house and there is a single step up. The house has a wrap around porch. There are 4 sliding glass doors, poolside, as well as a front and back wooden door. On the opposite side of the house there is a small parking area next to the detached casita with access in thru a walk in gate -then down a few steps and across a few stepping stones. I use this side gate when going out for walks or to receive any visitors.

Notes

This is also home to my cat, Yaya, who is a kind companion and does need to be fed.. so - this house is a great fit for someone willing to feed her and treat her lovingly.

Features


Washer
Washer
Clothes dryer
Clothes dryer
Oven
Oven
Coffee machine
Coffee machine
Fridge
Fridge
Hair dryer
Hair dryer
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
WiFi
WiFi
High Speed Internet
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
Bathtub
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Towels
Towels
Toys
Toys
BBQ
BBQ
Pool
Pool
Garden / yard
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Covered porch / verandah

Travel Styles

    Adventure
    Family
    Romantic
    Foodie
    Relaxing
    Eco
    Luxury
    Village
    Beach
    Water
    Tropical

House Rules

    Suitable for infants under 2
    Suitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets not allowed
    No smoking

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

My home is located in Ojochal, a small residential town. The town is a blend of ticos (Costa Ricans) and settled foreigners (primarily French and Quebecois, as well as North American and some other Europeans). It is a very family oriented town with a couple retreat centers as well. My home is on a corner lot towards the end of a dead end street, I have neighbors but it feels very private and is usually quiet. You will mostly hear birds. It is easy to go for a walk in the area (best done in the mornings before the sun gets too warm). Down the street you can walk to a small cafe. In our town (about a 5 minute drive) you will find a grocery store, a couple specialty markets, a few restaurants (we have some great options here!), a pharmacy, an herbalist shop, a cafe and a weekly market or two for local produce and products. Nearby you can quickly arrive to the beach and find more dining options as well. 20 minutes north is the more tourist town of Uvita with most other conveniences you could need… it has more shops, a couple banks, more bakeries, cafes and restaurants and a bigger bi weekly farmers market. (And my favorite river spot!) as well as the well known whale’s tail beach. You will find a lot of croissants here. And a lot of fresh fruit. And beautiful nature everywhere.

Getting to my home

Arrive at San Jose by plane. Airport code SJO Options to come from San Jose: By bus - Uber, bus, or taxi to the bus station (20 minutes from the airport). Take a bus 4-5 hrs to the nearest, more touristic town of Uvita. Take a taxi south 20 minutes to arrive at the house. By taxi - direct from airport to house approx. 4.5 hrs and driver is happy to make any stops along the way. Cost is around $200. It is a long trek. The drive is beautiful! Good restaurants midway.

Nearest airport

San Jose, 4.5 hrs away… most easily accessed by a taxi or bus ride, depending on budget.

Getting Around

My home is in the central part of the village, no 4x4 needed, and easy access to arrive and park. Within a few minutes you can drive to great restaurants, a grocery store and a couple smaller specialty markets, and a local cafe. 10-15 minutes to the nearest beaches and river spots. In Costa Rica, a car is needed to get around comfortably. It can be expensive here. We can discuss car exchange or rental.

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