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

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 center of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
Sleeps 3•1 bedroom•1 bed

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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San Ramon, Alajuela Province
  • Place, San Ramon Nonato Church
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Parque Central
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Iglesia de San Ramón
    ‪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

About this property

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

See also the reviews for Casita and Bella Vivace
PRIVATE WITH LUSH SURROUNDINGS. Vista Vivace is located on the outskirts of San Ramón in the quaint area of Magallanes, a mix of Tico and expat residents. Hacienda Vivace's property sits at the end of a country lane, semi-tropical landscape, view of rolling hills and the Gulf of Nicoya. The main Hacienda features an indoor solar heated lap pool that is shared with our guests.

Vista Vivace is a 2-story apartment. Ground floor has a large bedroom with a queen bed, bathroom with shower, laundry room with a washer and a carport with a clothesline. Second floor has a full kitchen, living dining area and balcony with the spectacular view of the rolling hills and the Gulf of Nicoya. The apartment is fully furnished with all utilities and Starlink wifi.

STUNNING VIEWS At 3500 feet we are blessed with temperature ranging from 65 to 75F year round. With our west view enjoy stunning sunsets on clear nights. The surrounding hills display lush semi-tropical vegetation. The gardens are tenderly cared for by the owners and provide an ambiance of beauty and tranquility.

San Ramon is a non-touristy area that is on the western edge of the central highlands. We are about an hour from the San Jose International Airport and a day trip from many popular tourist experiences of Costa Rica such as Poas and Arenal Volcanoes, La Paz Waterfalls and Gardens, La Fortuna hot springs area, Lake Arenal, Carrera National Rainforest, Sarchi, Beaches, Zip-Lining, Butterfly Farms, Birding, Animal Rescue Centers, Manual Antonio, a weekly farmers market and much more. We can help you with arrangements to ensure you experience the best of Costa Rica.

QUAINT VILLAGE OF SAN RAMON. 5 minutes by car from San Ramon, a 'muy tranquilo' provincial town of 20,000 that welcomes travelers with a graceful sense of pride and slow pace of life. Known as the City of Presidents and Poets, San Ramon has been home to four Presidents and many of the literary leaders of Costa Rica. The town itself offers it all -- from restaurants, museums, supermarkets, shopping, the main cathedral of this region as well as a major hospital and a University of Costa Rica campus.

Vista Vivace will give you the chance to experience the real Costa Rica and ‘Pura Vida’ lifestyle, while enjoying the modern luxuries of a beautiful North American style home.

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Notify owner if leaving overnight.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1201627vb
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
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
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

Santiago

Located in Santiago, this apartment is in the city centre and by the sea. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by San Ramon Museum, 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 mountain biking.
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San Ramon, Alajuela Province

What's nearby

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

  • ‪Pataqueña - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪La Duquesa - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Aromas Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fon Wei - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Soda Talolinga - ‬8 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 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 Parque Central. Iglesia de San Ramón is 4 mi (6.5 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Nancy Sperry and Andy Robinson

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Andy and Nancy are a retired married couple from Santa Cruz, California. Andy is a former cabinet designer and Nancy a former Silicon Valley marketing executive. We designed and built the spectacular 5,000 square foot, contemporary Spanish Hacienda Vivace and 1800 square foot Casita over the past 3 years. We completed the apartments Vista Vivace and Bella Vivace in 2017. Our architect fondly refers to our endeavor as "Andy and Nancy's art project".

We are active members of the Community Action Alliance (CAA), a non-profit organization of expats and Costa Ricans in greater San Ramón volunteering together for community development and enrichment. We do community outreach projects and fundraising for organizations such as San Ramon scouts/girl guides, local orphanage, children's cancer foundation, local music school instrument donation program, and more. We also host fundraising events such as Oktoberfest, Christmas Madrigal, and St. Patrick's Day.

Why they chose this property

After looking at Bali, Thailand, Philippines, Mexico and Panama, we felt that Costa Rica had so much more to offer us. The country is incredibly beautiful, travel is easy, and the people are wonderful. There are many micro climates to suit individual needs and an abundance of things to do. In 1949 the country abolished their army and invested all their money into education and health care and, today, have a well educated, healthy and happy population. Recent surveys show that Costa Ricans are one of the happiest people in the world. Costa Rica has a very low crime rate compared to other countries in Central and South America. They also have a longer life expectancy because of the lifestyle they live - Pura Vida!

The Pacific Highlands where we live is the heartland of Costa Rica with truly awe-inspiring coastal and mountain views, stunning sunsets, year-around weather in the seventies, historic culture, and wonderfully warm people. And San Ramón is the ideal central location for us to easily go to the airport, beaches, volcanoes, rainforests, and hot springs as well as cultural attractions like San Jose's Little Theater Group and the infamous Teatro Nacional.

What makes this property unique

Vista Vivace will give you the chance to experience the real Costa Rica and ‘Pura Vida’ lifestyle, while enjoying the modern luxuries of a beautiful North American style home. We're located at the end of a private country lane on a working plantation that overlooks the Bay of Nicoya. You can bask in the early morning sunshine with your coffee or enjoy evening cocktails and sunset right from your private patio.

Pick up fresh fruit and vegetables at the weekly outdoor market in historic San Ramon just 5 minutes away, drive to one of the local waterfalls and splash in the pools, visit an orchid garden or sugar cane factory, or launch a day of site seeing to volcanoes, the beaches, zoo, animal rescue center, one of many hot springs, canopy tour, or an evening at Teatro Nacional for symphony or ballet.

Another unique benefit to staying at Vista Vivace is the food! We serve a hearty breakfast upon request, and If you are interested in experiencing local cuisine without leaving your patio, you can take advantage of the Hacienda’s private chef. Whether you are looking for typical Tico fare or a gourmet dinner, the Hacienda’s experienced chef comes highly recommended.

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