Luxury 2-Story, Spectacular Ocean & Mountain Views, Central to Costa Rica Sites

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A room with a woven-texture sofa and ottoman set, a matching coffee table, and a bar area with stools.
A black wrought iron gate with a sign above it reading "VISTA VIVACE".
A balcony with wicker furniture, including two sofas and a table, overlooking a lush green landscape.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in island with bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A lush garden with a variety of plants and flowers, a stone pathway, and a mountainous backdrop.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast for a fee
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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San Ramon, Alajuela Province
  • Place, San Ramon Nonato Church
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Iglesia de San Ramón
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, San Ramon Municipal Market
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Santiago

Located in Santiago, this apartment is in the city centre and by the sea. San Ramon Municipal Market and Central Market Alajuela are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Juan Castro Blanco National Park and Puntarenas Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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San Ramon, Alajuela Province

What's nearby

  • San Ramon Nonato Church - 10 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Iglesia de San Ramón - 11 min drive - 7.0 km
  • San Ramon Municipal Market - 11 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Parque Central - 11 min drive - 7.0 km
  • San Ramon Museum - 11 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Jardín - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kalhuas Bar y Restaurante - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Los Leños - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chepers Casual Dinning - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury 2-Story, Spectacular Ocean & Mountain Views, Central to Costa Rica Sites pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxury 2-Story, Spectacular Ocean & Mountain Views, Central to Costa Rica Sites?

As of 3 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury 2-Story, Spectacular Ocean & Mountain Views, Central to Costa Rica Sites on 1 January 2027 start from NZ$682, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Luxury 2-Story, Spectacular Ocean & Mountain Views, Central to Costa Rica Sites?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury 2-Story, Spectacular Ocean & Mountain Views, Central to Costa Rica Sites?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury 2-Story, Spectacular Ocean & Mountain Views, Central to Costa Rica Sites?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury 2-Story, Spectacular Ocean & Mountain Views, Central to Costa Rica Sites located?

Located in the heart of Santiago, this apartment building is within 6 miles (10 km) of San Ramon Museum, San Ramon Municipal Market and Iglesia de San Ramón. Parque Central and San Ramon Nonato Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Emrick

the property was beautiful, the views amazing, host very helpful with computer technical difficulties and kind enough to take us to town to show us the best shopping places and farmers market.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The pictures say it all

Luxury is accurate….tile, granite, hardwood throughout, huge deck with all the furniture, all necessary applicances, washer too. Very clean and everything worked, internet was very stable. Andy and Nancy were great and live right on the site. We used this unit as a base for travel to the volcanos and waterfalls and day trips all over everywhere. Be sure to be home by 5 for those sunsets.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular

Our first glimpse from the second floor kitchen / living room / terrace set the stage for a glorious two week stay. The view from the wall of windows overlooking the valley and Bay of Nicoya is jaw dropping. Pictures don’t do it justice. Nancy and Andy are welcoming, kind, and generous hosts. We felt like we were visiting friends. Add in warm days and perfectly cool nights, easy access to groceries and other necessities, and a wealth of possibilities to explore and this property is a true treasure.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home, owners and location

Vista Vivace was a perfect place to stay in the Central Valley! The owners, Nancy and Andy, are lovely, generous people and welcomed us to to their home. The one bedroom was perfect for a couple with the living space above the bedroom. The full wall of windows plus an outdoor patio allowed full enjoyment of the view and sunset. Kitchen was fully stocked with all the equipment and there is a washer in the unit and a dedicated clothes line in the carport. There are some short sections of gravel road to get to the home but are not an issue. Location is approx 10 min to get to San Ramon for dining/shopping and was convenient.Would definitely return if in area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Even better on our 2nd visit!

We returned after a 5 year hiatus (Bella Vivace) and this time stayed in Vista Vivace, this 2-story home and it was lovely! We looked forward to the views each morning and especially for the sunsets each early eve in beautiful weather. Spacious, clean, perfectly appointed furniture to play card games/have wine/dine etc, had all the amenities including a washer and an awesome patio. It was great seeing Andy and Nancy again (easy communication through WhatsApp) and enjoyed dinner with them in their home/upstairs. Enjoyed San Ramon (only 10 min drive) for restaurants (Green Garden, Crave, Nectandra cafe), sodas (Las Tinajitas, Donde Culebra) and groceries (feria/market open on weekend). Naranjo's Espiritu coffee tour and Finca Gerardo/small hike/catarata (40 min away). We hope to be back in the near future! Thank you to our hosts/friends!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Enjoyed our stay for the month

Things we really liked about the apartment: *Owners are great communicators and were eager to please us before and during our stay. They provided an excellent guest guide upon our arrival, which really helped us maximize our month in Costa Rica! *The location is central to all the main areas that most people want to visit e.g. La Paz Waterfall, Arenal Volcano, Monteverde and many beaches. San Ramon has a lot to offer on its own including several nice restaurants. *The apartment is in very nice condition and the view is absolutely beautiful… the sunsets are incredible. Improvement opportunities: *There is no AC in the unit, so letting in a breeze is critical to being able to sleep. It was very difficult to sleep in the bedroom, which is on the ground floor, due to not being able to open the windows at night to let a breeze in. If you do open the windows and leave the shades down for privacy, which is needed with a first-floor bedroom that is right on a road, they blow all over the place and make a lot of noise. This could be rectified if the owners install shades that won’t blow in the wind, preferably room darkening for sleep. It would also be helpful if they put screens on the windows for night time use, as the bugs do come in when the lights are on. *The owners, who live in the unit above this apartment, have 3 dogs. Unfortunately, they proceeded to bark almost every morning when other neighbors walked their dogs past the apartment. The dogs are often out on the deck right above the apartment looking down onto the apartment patio area. If you are an early riser, this won’t be a big deal, but we like to sleep in so this didn’t work well for us. *Internet service was poor and not available for many full days and parts of other days. For us this was a major inconvenience since we use the Internet for everything: phone calls, TV shows, movies, business communication, blogging, downloading maps, etc. We had to leave the apartment many days and go to restaurants and coffee shops with wifi to get anything done. Maybe for others this won’t be a big deal, but for us it took a whole point off our rating. *There was no microwave or clothes dryer as listed in the rental amenities. There was also no TV (not advertised), but generally expected by most travelers. *Despite these issues, we would have rated our visit as a 4 if the Internet had worked as the 6G network that was advertised.
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2023
In our bucolic rural location, we are subject to limited internet options. 12 months ago we upgraded to a new service and have experienced consistent 4G speed, as we advertise, and generally much higher. The only service interruption we have experienced in 12 months was, unfortunately, a 10-day period during the Wheeler's month stay when the service provider had transmission equipment problems -- something out of our control. In regard to the other issues raised: In our Pacific Highlands area, the temperature is always in the range of 65-75 degrees F, therefore no one has air conditioning or heat, nor are insects a big issue, therefore few homes use insect screens. As advertised and as is common in CR households, the apartment has a utility room with a wash machine and spin extractor, and a clothesline in the outside car port to complete the drying process. Finally, we certainly would have replaced the missing microwave if the Wheelers had brought it to our attention -- as we did with the 20+ special requests from them that we addressed daily during their month stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top shelf, Andy and Nancy are the pr

Do not hesitate to to rent here. Quiet, breathtaking views, absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Views!

The place was clean, beautiful setting, and wonderful hosts. The dinner in their amazing home was delicious. I can’t wait to come again !
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

30 Wonderful Days And More to Come

The apartment is new, clean and spacious and the views from the living level and terrace are out of this world. We stayed for one wonderful month (January) and are returning for another 5 weeks in March. The apartment is on a quiet dirt road, has wonderful north wind breezes, and many birds on property. Route 1 is a three minute drive and San Ramon, another 4 minutes. Andy and Nancy are wonderful hosts and Andy is a fantastic chef (be sure to request a special dinner or breakfast)! I would, and will return!!
Stayed 24 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful apartment, convenient to San Ramon

Nancy and Andy are wonderful hosts for the apartment adjacent to their home in a beautiful neighborhood just outside of San Ramon (just off Hwy 1.). They are gracious hosts who willingly share their love of the area and their story about their move to Costa Rica. The apartment is modern and very comfortable, and the views of the valley and even the Pacific in the distance are beautiful. We would highly recommend this stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Most enjoyable stay...

Nancy and Andy are great from the moment we entered the property. Very helpful in all ways and always attentive to our needs, which was mostly directions to places near San Ramon or things to do with the property. Andy is soooooo laid back and extremely helpful. He offered to take us into San Ramon to the market when we arrived. Our unit had everything a home would need, and lacked nothing. We felt secure in the time we spent at the property. The property is worth the drive, and we hope to stay here again in the future when visiting this part of the country. Thank you Nancy and Andy for a very enjoyable and relaxing stay. ..see you again. George and Helen (Burlington, on. Canada)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful place to spend a week, a month or a year!

Love love love it!!! This is our third time to Costa Rica and we are very glad that we met Nancy and Andy. Their apartment was perfect for us. The views of the ocean are outstanding. Many a happy hour was spent on the patio. We are walkers so we really enjoyed the challenge of walking up the hill to the autopista was great.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice

Great place to go and relax. The owners are very nice helped us out alot due to me not doing enough to perpare for the trip. Great view nice weather and the place is very nice clean and new. Thanks Andy and Nancy good luck in the future
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2018
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