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Wonderful Mountain Views Studio & Private Patio

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A garden pathway with a variety of plants and trees, leading to a blue structure in the background.
A panoramic view of a mountainous landscape with a clear sky.
A terrace with red metal tables and blue chairs, white umbrellas, and a view of green hills and mountains.
A bathroom with a stone sink, a toilet, and a bathtub. There are large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape.
A spacious room with a high ceiling, a bed with floral bedding, a TV on a stand, and a view through large windows.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Cottage Facing the mountains features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, accommodating 2 guests. It offers stunning mountain views from a furnished patio, terrace, and balcony. Explore nearby attractions like Aguacate Mines and Minas Del Aguacate for an enriching experience.

Highlights

  • Feels like home
    Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Arcade/game room
  • Internet
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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atenas
  • Place, Botanical Orchid Garden La Garita
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Parque Viva
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Studio Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

en suite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Wonderful Mountain Views Studio & Private Patio

Wake up to panoramic mountain and valley views in this private studio for two guests in Residencial Vista Atenas, Atenas, Costa Rica. The secure residential setting is a short drive from central Atenas, restaurants, supermarkets and daily services, and the approach is suitable for a standard car. It is ideal for couples, solo travelers and remote workers seeking comfort, privacy and nature.

The studio includes a queen bed, equipped kitchenette, dining space, private bathroom, private patio, fast Wi-Fi, TV and free on-site parking. Its standout feature is the bright shower and bathroom area with mountain views, creating a calm connection with the surrounding landscape.

The main entrance has step-free access. Guests who use mobility aids are welcome to message us before booking so we can confirm that the layout meets their needs.

Our experienced hosting team has welcomed guests for nine years. We are happy to help arrange optional services in advance, including in-home massage, housekeeping, a private chef and local recommendations. These services carry an additional charge and are subject to provider availability.

Check-in is from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please share your estimated arrival time through Vrbo. On arrival, contact the host and wait for authorization before the gate is opened; the key is provided at the property. Reservation and payment communication remains in Vrbo.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Over 10+
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only on smoking area

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Close all windows and turn off fans, TV and appliances.
Return the key at the owners' house.
Notify the owners before leaving so they can authorize and open the entrance gate.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
For stays of 15+ nights, starter linens, towels and basic supplies are provided; guests replenish detergent, softener, dish soap and consumables.
Optional: light cleaning $30; cleaning + fresh linens/towels $42; linen/towel service $18; laundry $15/bag (8 kg). Subject to availability.
Supply shopping is available at receipt cost + $5 delivery. Optional services are quoted and accepted in advance through Vrbo.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4768943
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Jesús

Located in Jesús, this cottage is in the mountains. Minas Del Aguacate and Turu Ba Ri Nature & Adventure Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Botanical Orchid Garden La Garita and Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Parque Viva, or consider a night out at Villa Amphitheater.
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Map
atenas

What's nearby

  • Botanical Orchid Garden La Garita - 28 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Parque Viva - 32 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center - 33 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 48 min drive - 43.6 km
  • Sabana Park - 55 min drive - 49.9 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 34 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Plaza Atenas - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tica's Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪ŌMi Sushi Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Soda El Mana - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Balcón del Café - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wonderful Mountain Views Studio & Private Patio pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wonderful Mountain Views Studio & Private Patio?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wonderful Mountain Views Studio & Private Patio?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wonderful Mountain Views Studio & Private Patio?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Wonderful Mountain Views Studio & Private Patio located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Aguacate Mines, Minas Del Aguacate and Palmares Church. Rock Bridge and Botanical Orchid Garden La Garita are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful property! Guida and John were delightful hosts. I spent time watching the amazing butterflies, enjoying the sunrises, or heading in to Atenas for lunches or ice cream. The views are fabulous. I thoroughly enjoyed my quiet time here.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Mountain View

The property was beautiful, very quiet and private, the little town down the road was very quiet, as well great restaurants. Host couple were very sweet and informational people would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 December 2023
thank you so much for your review I hope to see you both again Good luck
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nothing was as advertised and VRBO did nothing to rectify it though clearly the facility was totally inappropriate for a family
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 March 2026
they were a wonderful family that I enjoyed the most polite, well mannered and never disturbed. I recommend them with out excitation
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place to get away

Guida was wonderful, friendly & extremely accommodating. The view from the property is simply stunning. Such an amazing experience to watch the sunrise in the mornings. We will definitely be staying here again on our next trip to Costa Rica. I definitely recommend staying here. Thank you again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 December 2023
thnak you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A million dollar view and charming hosts!

Guida and John are wonderful people and great hosts. They went above and beyond, including coming to meet us at a nearby restaurant when we were completely lost! The room was warm and comfortable and spotless. The view was spectacular (we even saw a Toucan fly by!). We would highly recommend this beautiful home away from home and definitely give it 5 stars!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Thank you so much for your kind review and you are always welcome in Atenas John and Guida
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

living on the side of a mountain

It's a beautiful location with near panoramic views. The night lights of Alajuela and San Jose are spectacular. Quiet, paved roads allow for a 2 mile walk with moderate ups and downs. We had no car and went into Atenas by taxi for shopping and eating. Taxi was $4 each way. That worked well.
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 February 2022
thank you for your comments w enjoyed having you and think the environment was perfect for you both. We hope to have you again and that i will be i conditions to give you more atention . Pura Vida.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Costa Rica ‘23

This was a beautiful location with jaw-dropping views. The studio had stunning photography personally taken and developed by the host. The studio was also incredibly clean. Communication with the host wasn’t always perfect, but it did work out in the end. Also, a more refined address could be used to ID the destination. Outside of that, we had a wonderful time and enjoyed our stay. Oh, and I forgot to mention the cows!! We loved them too!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning and Magical

I’m pretty sure I’ve fallen in love…both with the property and our wonderful hosts. Our expectations were exceeded throughout. Guida and John are so lovely and their property is just magnificent. Between the endless view and the magical well-manicured gardens and the comfortable accommodations we felt at home and at peace. A bonus was a platter of fresh fruit, bread and coffee waiting for us upon arrival. So thoughtful. I know that we will be coming back…hopefully very, very soon. I honestly could not recommend this property and these delightful hosts more. Thank you so much Guida and John. Even though I know we will see you again I will never forget you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Mostly good

Excellent views, lovely unit, you will need a vehicle if staying here, it’s a quiet and private location. When we received our booking from VRBO it stated we could check-in after 11am, when this is NOT the case. In advance we contacted Guida to confirm, and she told us that our booking confirmation was incorrect and we couldn’t check in until 3pm….and even when we arrived there was confusion about which unit we had booked, so our unit wasn’t ready yet.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Stunning view, no a/c

The location at the top of the hill has amazing views of the Central Valley. The accommodations are basic but a welcome bottle of wine, snacks, butter and milk for coffee are nice touches. However, there is no air conditioning and the windows face due east. In the morning, that means bright sun directly into the sleeping space. There are aluminum blinds which help lessen the sunlight a bit, but unfortunately they rattle loudly if the wind blows and vents are open to let in fresh air. The biggest complaint was the lack of hot water. We were never able to complete even a short shower without the hot water running out, if there was any to start with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Welcome to paradise!

We got to the property, in the dark, many hours later than we expected and were greeted by two wonderful hosts! Guida and John were exceptionally kind, more than willing to share their suggestions of places to visit and making us feel immediately at home and welcome! The studio was perfect for us. All the amenities one could need, from beach towels to a bathroom with floor to ceiling glass looking out toward San Jose, many, many km's in the distance! This is a perfect place to drop out! It was peaceful, quiet and the views were serene. We loved watching the cows on the hill as they came and went and the toucans that perched right out our window. The grounds around the property were professionally maintained and absolutely beautiful! Each day something new was blooming. Guida and John shared with us their love of the beautiful tropical plants and we especially loved the orchids that put on a show while we were there! We instantly became friends with Guida and John, even dining out together a few times! They are fascinating individuals and were a delight to get to know! Come, you will be refreshed and won't want to leave!
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 February 2025
they were wonderfull the best clients we ever had we highly recommend them
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Supreme service in Paradise

Words can't capture how magical of experience I had with Guida and John at their beautiful home. My first day of arrival I got lost, Guida was so patient with me and stayed on the phone with me until I found the home. I came to my beautiful room greeted with wine, fresh bread butter, chips , salsa, pineapple and papaya. After giving me a comprehensive tour of the space, Guida sat down with me and reviewed what activities I could do during my stay and made recommendations based on my interest on places to go and restaurants to eat at. The trip just got better from there, everyday I got the treat of having quality time with Guida. She checked on me everyday to ask me if I needed anything, made arrangements for me to get two of the best massages I have ever had in my life, she also arranged for me to have a day pass at a 5 star resort. Guida opened up her home to me, her network and her resources to ensure I had a fabulous stay. There is no question I will be back and I have made a connection for years to come. Thank you Guida and John! Je t'aime XOXO
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

I was traveling alone for a few days away. I felt very safe here on Guida's property. The view is amazing. I enjoyed having coffee in the morning watching the sunrise over the mountains. Guida and John are lovely hosts and were very sure to make sure I had everything I needed. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

STILL love this slice of Paradise

This is my second visit to this property and it was just as I remembered! So relaxing and beautifully decorated. Guida and John are hosts that do not disappoint and will see to your every need. We will be returning as often as our schedule allows - simply fantastic with stunning views and scenery!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful spot in Atenas

Stayed here for a quick 2 nights and loved the property. The bathroom is beautiful and the sleeping/living room was the perfect size. There were two small seating areas outside of the casita which were perfect for relaxing and bird watching. The hosts were very welcoming and left us some nice snacks, fresh fruit, wine and water to enjoy in our room. The house is just 10 mins from the center of town where there are restaurants, coffee shops (try Crema y Nata, they make an amazing iced latte) and supermarkets. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Welcome reprieve

What a warm reception from Guida and John. The fridge was stocked with goodies to help us through the first couple of days so we did not have to shop and could just relax and take in the spectacular views of the Central Valley. We found this wonderful spot at the last minute. We were supposed to spend our last days in CR in San Jose in a nice condo but the noise and pollution from all of the traffic forced us to change plans and we really lucked out finding this place. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional property - dont miss it!

We enjoyed incredible views of the hills surrounding Atenas from this lovely property. Our host Guida made us feel completely comfortable with just the right amount of attention. She was full of great information about how to explore the area and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. We will definitely stay here again on a return trip. Thank you, Guida!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfecto!

Beautiful view and lovely owners.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
She was wonderful in all aspects the only sad thing was that she left too soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Best hosts ever!

Guida and John went above and beyond to help us during our stay. Guida met us in town and accompanied us to the beautiful location up in the mountain overlooking Atenas. What a view! And then Guida personally led us to a wonderful local dining spot which we never would have found without her help. She even accompanied us in and made recommendations which we tried and enjoyed. John worked tirelessly for hours resolving an issue with the newly purchased TV in our room. Such gracious and personal attention is what sets a VRBO accommodation apart from a hotel. Thank you so much for your kind attention, Guida and John! You are wonderful folks!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
We miss you and hope to have you back soon Warm regards John and Guida
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Spectacular!! Beautiful accommodations and enviornment!

Guida and John were excellent hosts providing everything needed to have a wonderful time during my stay! The room was extremely comfortable and had a spectacular view of the valley below with a panoramic view of the city; Atenas! Would highly recommend to anyone a vacation spot. I plan to return soon. The hosts provided me with a beautiful table and chair on the veranda to add to the other amenities provided. Again, an awesome property!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
WE WERE VERY HAPPY WITH OUR TENANTS WE WISH TO HAVE MANY MORE LIKE THEM NO PROBLEMS
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sehr schön gelegen

Guida und John sind sehr nett und freundlich, habe diese Woche sehr genossen, schöne Aussicht und die Raum Größe ist passend für eine Person oder Pärchen. Ich komme bestimmt wieder mal zu Besuch!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
It was very nice having you here. You were a great tenant

About the host

Hosted by Guida de Carvalhosa

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i found peace here. I grew up in Portugal and then i spend time in Paris and New York.

Why they chose this property

my husband fell in love with the peaceful and incredible view

What makes this property unique

peace calm and security

Beautiful private apartment may sleep up to 4 private bath). Property offers picturesque mountain views. Wake up each morning in paradise, listening to tropical birds while enjoying a cup of coffee on a private patio.

Apartment, which opens into a tropical all glass shower (magical), has a double bed (sofa), full kitchenette, and TV. .

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