300 Mbps fiber optic internet/cable TV, Birdwatching, 300 degree Mountain Views

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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4.9
Outstanding(30 Reviews)

House in Heredia Province

5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

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**300 Mbps fiber optic internet/cable TV plus 100 Mbps backup, see below the list of 106 types of birds seen from this house in 30 days **

Here is the complete, unedited review from guest Dan of Ontario, Canada:
"This was one of the most beautiful homes I have stayed in ... The pictures do not do it justice it is much better in person ... The kitchen was our favourite! New appliances and everything you need was provided... Currently staying at a very expensive apartment in Tamarindo and does not provide anything, a coffee maker or frying pans or even hot water! I miss this home in Heredia!

Some other positives are the manager picked me up at the airport, took me for groceries, got to the house it was very clean, the internet was fast, I recommend bringing apple tv ;) it does have satellite TV, beautiful view, the grocery store was relatively close by ... the weather was never too hot or too cold it was always perfect. Anyway I recommend this house hope to stay again someday soon!" (end of Dan's review, and yes, he and his wife became repeat customers)

Owner Steve's property description: As Dan stated, we will pick you up at my expense at the airport or your car rental office, so you will not have a problem finding the place, and we will take you grocery shopping at a nice nearby supermarket on the way to the house. If needed we will arrange a taxi back to the airport at your expense.

This newer 2 BR 2 Bath is in a park-like country setting, yet close to the city. It is an architect designed passive solar penthouse with high end materials and artistic details. All ceilings, cabinets and doors are renewable teak. Spring weather year round (high 70's/23-26 C, never too hot). 3 roofed balconies catch sun and birds all day. Electric gate with remote, part time handyman-gardener-mechanic, covered parking for 2 cars. All floors and bathrooms have imported Spanish tile, ceramic and stained glass artwork by local artists, an all glass separate sunroom with stationary exercise bike, fully furnished and equipped with US appliances including new dishwasher, new teak queen bed frames with Guatemalan bedspreads, Fiber optic 300 Mbps internet and cable TV, TWO Wifi internet systems running simultaneously exclusive to this house (the backup wifi is 100 Mbps) to drive ALL your wireless devices simultaneously and run clear video calls, landline and 49 inch LED Smart TV hooked to wifi (your Netflix and Youtube will run on TV), 3 desks (two with amazing views), granite kitchen island seats 7, fully screened but well above the mosquito altitude zone, all rooms have ceiling fans, but the natural cross ventilation from local breeze allows easy temperature adjustment. 30 minutes to the downtown National Theater and the museums, 25 minutes to the Universidad Nacional (UNA) in Heredia. Under 2 1/2 hours by car to either Atlantic or Pacific beaches. 20 minutes to the 2013 Lincoln Mall, 30 minutes to the new Oxigeno (2018) mall and recreation site with first run movies and top restaurants, 12 minutes to the Brumas del Zurqui coffee shop with the coffee judged best in the world in 2012. 12 minutes to the Toucan Rescue Ranch exotic animal park. 14 minutes to the award winning Bougainvillea hotel gardens and restaurant, 13 minutes to the Bromelias del Rio restaurant and bakery, 18 minutes to the Sibu organic chocolate factory-restaurant and tour, 17 minutes to the new Riverside Pizzeria and Gastropub, 30 minutes to the Britt coffee tour farm and packing plant. 60 minutes to the Jungle Tram or Zoo Ave bird sanctuary, 1.5 hours to the Sarchi woodworking town or the Lankester gardens. No Pets, No smoking.

We call this the Birdwatching House. Marilyn and Bill of Michigan saw 25 kinds of birds in a one week stay, Drew of Canada saw over 40 kinds of birds in a 20 day stay, but the record is now held by Bruce and Joan of Vancouver, who saw the 106 kinds of birds listed below in a 30 day stay in Feb 2019:

Brown jay
Blue and white swallow
Black vulture
Indigo bunting
Great Kiskadee
Greyish Saltator
Clay-coloured thrush
Turkey vulture
Cattle egret
Rufous tailed hummingbird
Band-tailed pigeon
Red-billed pigeon
Bullocks oriole
Baltimore oriole
Social flycatcher
Summer tanager
Lesser goldfinch
Peregrine falcon
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Rufous-collared sparrow
Hoffman woodpecker
Lineated woodpecker
Rose-breasted grosbeak
Tennessee warbler
Ruddy pigeon
Western kingbird
Belted kingfisher
Montezuma oropendola
Little blue Huron
Blue-gray tanager
Cerulean warbler
Rough-legged tyrannulet
Paltry tyrannulet
Melodious blackbird
Gray-necked wood-Rail (sound)
Great-tailed grackle
Black phoebe
Common Bush-tanager
Common ground dove
Cooper’s hawk
Flame-coloured tanager
Tropical kingbird
Ringed kingfisher
Common pauraque
Great black-hawk
Vermillion flycatcher
Gray hawk
Golden-bellied flycatcher
Lesser greenlet
Gray-headed chachalaca
Common Nighthawk (sound)
Great blue heron
Philadelphia vireo
Great egret
Common Tody-flycatcher
Snowy egret
Rock pigeon
Crimson-fronted parakeet
White-winged dove
White-napes brush-finch
Greenish Elaenia
Brown-crested flycatcher
Red-lored parrot
House wren
Fiery-throated hummingbird
Sulphur-winged parakeet
Golden-olive woodpecker
Crested caracara
Yellow-winged vireo
Chestnut-collared swift
Vaux swift
Ochraceous wren
Broad-winged hawk
White-eared Ground-sparrow
Hepatic tanager
Inca dove
Northern harrier
Buff-throated saltator
Mountain thrush
Black-headed Nightingale-thrush
Yellow Tyrannulet
Yellow-bellied elaenia
Northern rough-winged swallow
Piratic flycatcher
Striped owl (sound)
Orchard oriole
Golden-naped woodpecker
Black-headed Saltator
Slate-coloured Saltator
Yellow warbler
Yellow-winged warbler
Boat-billed flycatcher
Sooty robin
Masked tityra
Rufous-capped warbler
Blue Dacnis
Chestnut-sided warbler
Orange-billed nightingale-thrush
Yellow-faced grassquit
Gray-breasted wood-wren
Slaty antwren
Yellow-bellied seedeater
Cabanis’s Wren
Dusky-capped flycatcher
Gray catbird
White hawk

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden

Map of Heredia Province

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Reviews

4.9
Outstanding(30 Reviews)
5.0
Mar 2023
My husband and I stayed in this beautiful second level "glass house" for 2 months, January and February 2023. Big windows look out north, south, east, and west, and sliding doors open to 3 decks--east, west, and south. Skylights are throughout; if you like light, like we do, every room is sky lit. Even an enclosed sunroom to the east! The mountains and clouds moving round them are visible from all directions. Steve, the landlord, has supplied the home with every convenience--all sorts of kitchen applieance, two conputer desks, a printer, all houshold supplies--you name it--this home has it. The location in the central highlands means that the climate is close to perfect, no too-hot days or too-cold days, just pretty much 70s all the time. Plus, Steve is totally helpful, lives on the premises this time of year, and is bilingual. Whatever problems arise for his guests, Steve can find a solution whether it be a health, cell phone, or travel issue. He even provides a 30+ page Visitors' Guide to local and wider Costa Rica. The home has a tall stariway entrance, so inappropriate for wheelchairs. And for those of us in our 80s, traversing the up and down walk to the bus stop can be a challenge. For those with a car, the location is ideal. For those without a car, Uber provideds economical rides to and from the property and into San Jose. Enjoy bird watching: I made special friends with 2 families of Great Kiskadees!
5.0
Sep 2022
My partner and I travel all over the world and Steve's place is by far one of the nicest, most well appointed we've ever stayed in. The house is private & has some beautiful views. It has bright, airy, spacious rooms & an open kitchen with every utensil & appliance you could possibly need & more. He supplies bottled water, some condiments for cooking, teas, toiletries, a laundry line in the sunroom - even a bit of equipment for a workout & dishwasher detergent! Yes, there's actually a dishwasher, as well as a dryer (& dryer sheets!), first aid items, antibacterial gel, cleaning products, movies, books, office supplies - & a printer! I could go on.... Very unusual for a rental. We had good internet signal during our stay. Steve's an avid birdwatcher as well, so if that appeals to you, this is the place to see many species! The house sits up high, so we loved waking up every morning to large evergreen treetops surrounding the many bedroom windows, with birds flitting around in the branches. We were also impressived by how much helpful information Steve provides for things concerning the house, such as where to put the trash, how to work the washing machine & dishwasher, how to work the TV/cable, etc. He has thought of everything, including detailed info about where to buy groceries, local restaurants, places to visit, & daytrip itineraries. He also provides a personal tour to help familiarize guests with the area. Never have we stayed at a place where the owner provides so many amenities, & he himself is willing to provide a tour plus so much tourism information all written up for easy reference. Steve is very responsive, but he also provides contact info for a neighbor who speaks English & for his on-site caretaker, Carlos. Carlos doesn't speak English, but with Google translate, we did fine. He's very nice & extremely helpful. We requested a pin location to be sent to us & didn't have any difficultly finding te house. We were driving a 4x4 but don't feel it's necessary to have to get to his house. It's just far enough outside San Jose to be away from the city craziness, but not too far to drive into the city. (Note - If you plan on driving to the volcano or taking any unpaved mountain roads, you should definitely have a 4x4). Overall, we had a great stay and highly recommend this place!
5.0
Aug 2022
The house is exactly as described online. The many windows provide wonderful views of the surrounding mountains. Plumbing, drains, and appliances all worked as they should. The house is convenient to many interesting and informative places
5.0
Apr 2022
Loved it
Loved it
We (ages 65 and 72) thoroughly enjoyed our stay but this place is not for everybody. We are physically active but also enjoy privacy and being connected with nature. The location is a bit remote, but basic necessities are within walking distance, if one is physically fit. Certainly not recommended for younger families. The property owner and his help were a delight to interact with and even took us out for lunch on 2 occasions. We will return because the place suits our lifestyle.
5.0
Mar 2022
Can't say enough good things about staying at this home and our trip!
Can't say enough good things about staying at this home and our trip!
First the house was excellent - we immediately felt welcome, comfortable and safe. The host has gone above and beyond to make his guests feel comfortable. The house is extremely and thoughtfully well stocked, far beyond our expectations. But the real star of this stay is the host. He lives nearby and made himself available during our entire stay. He has put together an excellent document for his guests to help them negotiate this area of Costa Rica - driving advice, interesting things to do and see nearby, places to shop for groceries and to eat out, even how to deal with Covid rules Costa Rica and for return flights. He was available to help us get to the airport as well as help us with our return. Some of the highlights of our trip was a tour of the Toucan Rescue Center, a coffee tour, an amazing lecture on the history and flavors of chocolate, and simply walking around the area around the house, people watching.
5.0
Jan 2022
Best Host! Amazing windows and views!
Best Host! Amazing windows and views!
We spent an entire month here and wish we could live here full time! The home is located on the second story, and with all of the huge glass windows it feels like you are in the tree tops! Lighting is amazing as there are skylights throughout in addition to the huge windows. You can relax and watch all sorts of butterflies and birds pass by your living room. Steven is an incredible host to say the least! He is extremely knowledgable after having moved to Costa Rica some 30 years ago. He is extremely kind and a great conversationalist. The house is stocked with everything you could need, and is located north of San Jose. We walked everyday and felt like residents. When you decide to stay the farmer's market in San Isidro is a must! We tried all sorts of fruits and veggies during our stay and went every Sunday to get our shopping done for the week! Don't miss Riverside pizza, the Tucan Rescue center, and all of the other wonderful recommendations Steven will give you!
5.0
Nov 2021
Very knowledgeable and hospitable host
Very knowledgeable and hospitable host
Fantastic 300 degree views. Some beautiful sunsets. Lush vegetation. Lots of birds. We got tours and directions and great suggestions from Steve both before we arrived and during our stay. The Sunday San Isidro farmers’ market, the beautiful gardens at the Bougainville Hotel (excellent restaurant there) and the Sibo chocolate factory (excellent restaurant there too) were highlights of our stay with Steve as our guide. Cool temps while we were there. Nice breezes and good sleeping weather. All the amenities we could have needed were available. We highly recommend this house and host.
5.0
Sep 2021
Great experience! Best host ever!
Great experience! Best host ever!
Great experience! Best host ever!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Heredia Province?

The average price for a rental in Heredia Province is $86 per night. This rental is $28 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 300 Mbps fiber optic internet/cable TV, Birdwatching, 300 degree Mountain Views. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is 300 Mbps fiber optic internet/cable TV, Birdwatching, 300 degree Mountain Views pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at 300 Mbps fiber optic internet/cable TV, Birdwatching, 300 degree Mountain Views?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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