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Villa Mountain Serenity, beautiful panoramic valley and distant ocean views!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dominical, Costa Rica
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Playa Dominical
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Playa Dominicalito
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Ensuite guest room bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

First floor half bath

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Primary Bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Villa Mountain Serenity, beautiful panoramic valley and distant ocean views!

Beautiful, private villa in the Cascada Azul community with a 180 degree serene mountain view, and a lovely view of sunsets over the Pacific Ocean. Relax on the beautifully landscaped, partially shaded terrace, with tropical plants and flowers, next to your own, private, Italian-tiled infinity salt water pool, with soothing waterfall and fire feature.

Enjoy toucan, parrots, butterflies, and the many birds that visit the property in the early morning and afternoons. The 900 ft elevation location provides a comfortable mountain breeze, even when it's steamy at the beach. Primary and guest bedroom/den have remote touch air conditioning, ceiling fans are in every room.

Enjoy your fresh catch of the day on the BBQ, with professional gas grill and fully-equipped indoor kitchen. Patio sliders open directly from open plan kitchen/living room to the shaded veranda with granite table and seating for eight. enjoy the best of CR outdoor living. Guests can relax between the pool, patio, or share a drink --and cooking advice!-- at the BBQ island.

Well behaved kids are always welcome, but house may be unsuitable for families with small toddlers or children who cannot swim, as pool in unfenced and only steps from your back door.

We recommend a 4WD vehicle because the home is located 1.7km off the highway via a maintained gravel road.

Keywords: villa, house, casa, pool, community, estate, three bedroom,

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Note: pool is unfenced and steps from back door.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Noise should always be maintained at a reasonable level, and in particular between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. (i.e. No loud music, shouting, etc.)
Houses and plantels in Cascada Azul are private. We ask that you respect the privacy of owners and not enter any other property uninvited.
No unlawful use shall be made of any property, including the common areas. Renters will be responsible for any damage they cause to common areas.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Barú

Located in Cascada Azul, a neighbourhood in Barú, this villa is in the mountains. Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and Marino Ballena National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Parque Reptilandia and Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dominical, Costa Rica

What's nearby

  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Hacienda Baru - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Playa Dominical - 10 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Playa Dominicalito - 13 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scala - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Tortilla Flats - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Parcela - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Coco's Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fuego Brew Company - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Mountain Serenity, beautiful panoramic valley and distant ocean views! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include infinity pools.

Is Villa Mountain Serenity, beautiful panoramic valley and distant ocean views! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Villa Mountain Serenity, beautiful panoramic valley and distant ocean views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Mountain Serenity, beautiful panoramic valley and distant ocean views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Mountain Serenity, beautiful panoramic valley and distant ocean views! located?

Located in Cascada Azul, this villa is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Parque Reptilandia and within 6 miles (10 km) of Nauyaca Waterfalls and Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding. Playa Barú and Playa Dominical are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

B Craig S., Tallahassee, FL

Ultimate Family Retreat

The Villa Mountain Serenity far exceeded our expectations. We made this our home base while we explored the Dominical/Uvita areas. The house was extremely clean and well appointed. Pictures cannot do justice to the wonderful views. We woke up every morning to Toucans and other tropical birds in the back yard. The location provided easy access to beautiful beaches as well as wonderful jungle hikes/tours. There were also a ton of choices for dining and a nice grocery store was just a short drive from the house. The villa was the perfect size for our family of four. We all enjoyed the pool, the outdoor living spaces, and the back yard and it's fruit trees. Previous reviews have discussed the "dangerous" mountain roads that must be taken to get to the villa. It appears that these roads may have been paved recently and we found them to be just as good, if not better, than many mountain roads in the Southeast U.S.. While we were nervous about renting a car, we were pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to make the trip from SanJose to the villa. If you choose to stay here, you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

KENIA A., Osprey Fl

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

Beautiful house

Perfect location
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Malin E., New York, USA

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

Great Neighborhood

We truly enjoyed our stay. The house was very comfortable, beautiful views overlooking mountains, the pool was great. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you.
Stayed 32 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill S., Canton, Ohio

Awesome views and privacy. Infinity pool makes this place special.

My wife and I spent a month at Villa Mountain Serenity during January and February. We would wake up each morning with a cup of coffee and sit on the patio and enjoy the mountain views while being serenaded by the different birds. The toucans were especially fun to watch. Somedays we would just stay at the villa and relax and read. Other times we would take a trip to Dominical, Uvita, Manuel Antonio, Quepos or other smaller towns. We found many good restaurants in the area. We also grilled quite a bit during our stay. The grilling area next to the patio is outstanding. Each evening we would have a glass of wine and a beer while in the infinity pool watching the amazing sunsets. If you get a chance make reservations to visit Don Emilio's Coffee farm. They are a small family business and give you a really nice tour. We were apprehensive about renting a car but did not find driving as intimidating as they make it sound in some articles about Costa Rica. You do need a 4 wheel drive. Driving up the road to the villa is very interesting to say the least. It is steep and bumpy with some sharp turns. But don't let that scare you off. After driving it several times you get used to it. The tradeoff is worth it once you reach the villa. We ran into a couple of minor issues that were dealt with immediately by the owner Shari and Massi, the property manager. We had a great stay and would highly reccommend Villa Mountain Serenity.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Molly M., Lake Norman, North Carolina

Gorgeous property and pool

We stayed 2 weeks in August, and this pool was my favorite place to be! I spent hours there or next to it in the lovely hammock watching Toucans and Pizotes. The house is very well equipped with sheets, towels and all the kitchen equipment you could need. The area is very safe and the location has easy access to both Dominical and surrounding beaches or to Perez Zeledon.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

DRS

We loved our stay at the villa. We felt safe and enjoyed the beautiful views and sounds every day of our week stay. Early each morning, the birds awake and sing their song of the day which we recorded. We planned to compose music to their songs when we returned but their songs are so beautiful on their own. Staying at this villa, you do not feel like a tourist. The people of Dominical are friendly and accommodating. I purchased a new guitar in San Jose, played it for our stay and left it at the villa for future guests to strum. It is now the Serenity guitar of the villa. Enjoy as I did!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Wonderful vacation home!

We spent a wonderful month at Villa Mountain Serenity and really could have spent an additional month if time had permitted. The property is very comfortable, in a great location, and was really perfect for us. Mornings always started early with coffee at poolside, binoculars in hand for bird watching, and listening to the lovely toucans who were ever-present in the mornings and early evenings. After many hot and humid day trips, we returned to the house to enjoy the mountain breezes, swim, prepare dinner on the grill, and pore over the home's numerous Costa Rican natural history books in search of something we'd seen that day. It really was the perfect retreat. Do not miss the Uvita Farmer's Market on Saturday. Although quite small, they offer wonderful tamales, breads, fruits and veggies either not available or far fresher than those found in the supermarkets, eggs, homemade plantain chips, spices, artisan cheeses, and hand crafts. Be sure to go early as they run out of the popular items. The only disappointing purchase was a bag of shrimp that turned out to be bland and mushy. The grocery stores in the area (Dominical and Uvita) are fine for meat, dairy, rustic baguettes, and most other items, albeit expensive, but the fresh produce is really lacking. San Isidro is a larger town and offers a better selection. They also have a farmer's market on Thursday(?) but we couldn't find it. The best fruit stands are found along the road from Dominical to San Isidro. Be warned, this road is quite dangerous with trucks drifting into the oncoming lane on turns. We saw several really horrible accidents and always proceeded very slowly around blind corners. Other food finds, Cafe Delicias (sp?) in Dominical sells croissants that are quite good, but cannot comment on the restaurant food as we didn't try it. Although we mainly cooked at home, our favorite restaurants were Villa Leonor in Ojochal (hearty food, beautiful beach and setting), Porque No?, Roadshack Deli, and Sabor Espanol. We found La Fogata Pizzeria disappointing when we ordered dishes other than pizza. I'd like to spend my last allowed characters in this review to thank Massi, Vilma, and all of the wonderful staff from Costa Ballena Management who made our stay at VMS so comfortable. Massi responded very quickly and professionally to all issues that arose and we only regret not getting the chance to meet him. We would return to VMS in a heartbeat, and hopefully will!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

joecinuk

A great house with a spectacular mountain/valley view. A bit of the ocean can be seen and the sun sets in full view. House was clean and well equipped. The two air conditioned bedrooms were a bonus. The pool and barbecue areas are great. It is a bit of a trip up the mountain on a twisty gravel road. You need a 4-wheel drive vehicle. I would stay there again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Millicent S., New Jersey, USA

Viva la Pura Vida!!

My husband and I enjoyed more than a week at Villa Mountain Serenity. The house is beautifully maintained with a fully equipped kitchen, 3 well designed bathrooms and comfortable bedrooms. Sitting by the lovely infinity pool on the outside patio we were treated to daily visits by hummingbirds, toucans, parrots and the Costa Rican Cherrie's tanager. Proximity to the funky little town of Dominical offers beach fun and people watching, as well as easy access to the more solitary pursuits of birdwatching, hiking in the rainforests, or kayaking through the mangroves. Costa Rica offers many attractions. We look forward to visiting again soon and sharing Villa Mountain Serenity with our family and friends. Viva la Pura Vida!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Our Family Stay

The house is nicely furnished, very comfortable and clean. The property is beautifully landscaped and the views are spectacular. We especially enjoyed spotting toucans while laying in the hammock by the pool. Our family spent a week at the house, there was plenty of room, and we enjoyed cooking (black beans and rice) in the kitchen or grilling by the pool. The location is excellent, close to Domincal or Manuel Antonio. There are plenty of activities and we highly recommend the near by Don Julio waterfall horseback ride.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

In Contact with the Nature

The place is not only very comfortable and cozy, very well equipped, but also it makes you feel in totally contact with the nature. The climate is perfect and together with the views it really calms your soul. The surroundings are so fantastic that you want to share and strengths the relationships. It was not necessarily during our stay at the house, 2 days and 2 nights, to even get down to the beach. I would love to return soon!!!.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Perfect get-away

Surrounded by mountains this nice and well equipped house, let me enjoy life from morning to night just being at the place. It was relaxing being in the swimming pool or just seating and looking over the jungle. This is a perfect place to get away, and have fun sharing with friends, it is a nice place for talking, to play table games, walking around or swimming. The weather was marvelous, little warm but with a refreshing breeze that helps not to reach extreme temperatures as being up in the mountains. Finally a plus for this place is the distance. It is not to far from the city, just two and half hours from the west side of San José.

About the host

Your host

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My family built this home in 2008-2009 to enjoy the beautiful Costa Ballena beaches, the wildlife, accessibility to the Osa Peninsula and Corcovado National Park area, and to be near our friends in Costa Rica. Dominical is the best of what the South Pacific area has to offer.

Why they chose this property

I fell in love with the romantic beach town that afforded all the beauty of Manuel Antonio, but none of the hustle and bustle. Dominical boasts a perfect diversity of quaint and reasonably priced restaurants, and has just enough to keep you fully occupied for years, without being overly touristic. The unspoiled mountain development keeps us close to nature, yet offers nearby amenities and conveniences.

What makes this property unique

A private home in a jungle setting equipped with everything you will need for a comfortable stay. Enjoy your own, private pool overlooking the jungle with the Pacific in the background.

View the many birds and animals who visit the property, including toucans, guans, agoutis and, if you are very lucky, you may catch a rare glimpse of capuchin monkeys or perhaps hear passing howler monkeys. An outdoor barbecue and dining area allows you to dine in the soft breezes that cross the mountain.
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