Spacious 3 Bedroom House near Curu & Isla Tortuga
- house88 m²
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min. Stay: 2 nights
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 2
Large bedrooms include spacious closets and windows with ornate ironwork and screens.
Amenities
Featured
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Pets Welcome
- Fireplace
- TV
- Satellite or Cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Accessible
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1Toilet, Shower
- Spacious full bath features great floor to ceiling ceramic work and a large shower with hot water.
Safety features
- Deadbolt lock
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- RuralNestled into a quiet little subdivision that backs onto a small river, but just two minutes from the Town of Paquera
- villageThe house is two outside of Paquera and the area is mainly comprised of locals houses on small pieces of land.
- Mountain viewLower mountains of the Nicoya Peninsula are visible in all directions.
General
- Air conditioning18,000BTU Air conditioning unit installed in January 2016 does a great job of cooling the house. Please shut it off when you leave the house. It only takes about 2-3 minutes to cool things down again.
- HeatingNot required!
- Linens providedPlenty of sheets and pillows cases
- Washing machineThere is a brand new washing machine. We hang dry everything outside on the line...clothes dry in 1-2 hours.
- Clothes dryerBecause of the heat just hang clothes on the line outside and they are dry in an hour or two!
- FireplaceFire pit in the centre of the concrete patio in the back yard.
- Parking availableThere is room to park two vehicles in the front driveway. Several other cars could easily be parked on the road inside the subdivision in right in front of the house.
- InternetStrong wifi makes it easy to access from anywhere on the property.
- Towels availableAmple supply of all sizes of towels
- Wireless InternetFree wireless internet
- Wood stoveFirepit in circular patio under the mango tree provides a great place to back and enjoy a cold beverage.
- Basic soaps
- Toilet paper
- Living Room
Kitchen
- FridgeMedium sized fridge with freezer comes in handy for making ice!
- HobComplete with 4 burners.
- OvenFull stove with 4 burners and an oven,
- MicrowaveNew microwave.
- BBQ
- Kitchenette
- Coffee makerBrand new coffee maker
- Toaster
- Blender
- Pantry items
- Dishes & utensilsEverything you might need for the kitchen is provided.
- KitchenFull kitchen complete with all utensils allows you to cook and serve almost anything.
Dining
- Seating for 6 people
- Dining area
- DiningLarge solid teak dining table and chairs.
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite/CableCable TV with about 20% of the channels in English, a few in Chinese, the rest in Spanish.
- BooksSeveral books and travel guides in English, Spanish and French.
Outside
- GardenSpacious back yard with flowers and trees
- Kayak/canoeKayaking can be booked in Paquera, a few minutes away from the house.
- BoatFishing and island tours are available. A great way to spend a morning. For just $125 you have the boat and the guides and up to 6 people can go! Great value.
- VerandaA large "corridor" on ceramic tile under the roof overhang provides a nice outdoor space, with protection from sun or rain.
- Deck/PatioGreat circular patio with firepit in the centre sheltered by mango tree.
- Water sports equipmentDiving and snorkeling is available at Isla Tortuga. Catch the boat for Curu Biological Reserve, about 10 minutes from the house.
- GolfAbout 30 minutes away is Los Delfines Golf resort.
- Fire pit
Suitability
- wheelchair accessibleCompletely flat with no steps in to the front entry
- Long-term renters welcome
Notes
- Cris andRicardo will direct you to any and all other services or activities you are interested in. The best restaurant in Paquera is at the Hotel Ginana; great food and even prices! For seafood you have to hit 'Las Vegas'. Their seafood combo has a ton of lobster, crab, shrimp, clams, etc. all for $30!!! Taxistas are plentiful so don't worry if you didn't rent a vehicle. Playa Organos is our favorite beach, about 10 minutes away. It is quiet, mainly just a few locals, but if you want something livelier, go down the coast a bit to Montezuma and Santa Teresa. Much more tourists and here is where the night life is!
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
Pets allowed
No smoking
Max guests: 6
- Its a great new house so we would like quests to treat it well. Enjoy the house, the Nicoya Peninsula and the great people of Costa Rica!
Cleaning practices
Minimum one-day vacancy between guests’ stays
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC
Property has guest safety measures
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (e.g. countertops, light switches, handles and taps)
Cleaned with disinfectant
Follows industry health association: SafeStay (AHLA – USA)
Follows regional health guidelines: Measures to reduce infection (Spain)
Map
This laid back area of Costa Rica is like life may have been almost a hundred years ago. Not many tourists and a very 'typical' Costa Rican feel to the pace of life. Oxcarts are still used regularly to haul goods and horses are not uncommon. Not much English spoken in the area, which adds to the cultural experience. Paquera and the lower Nicoya Peninsula have not yet been overly developed, even though two of the best beaches in the country, Santa Teresa and Montezuma are here. Curu Biological Reserve is just 10 minutes from the house. From there, take the 10 minute boat ride over to Isla Tortuga for the best diving and snorkeling on the peninsula! The closest beach is Playa Organos. It is a beautiful 2 kilometer long stretch with a fair sized river on one end that flows into the pacific. An absolute must is the night kayak plankton bio luminescence tour! It is in the Playa Organos area and can be booked through Bahia Rica Tours. Isla Tortuga can be seen from Playa Organos with a sharp eye or binoculars. A little further down the coast, the busier tourist towns of Montezuma and Santa Teresa are always lively.
Hosted by Michael Phelan
Ask a questionAbout Michael Phelan
I live in Edmonton, Alberta Canada but I love this wonderful part of Costa Rica. My daughter, son in law, and my grandson live in the capital San Jose, so Costa Rica is really my second home. Come down, enjoy the house, and this beautiful area and the great people of Costa Rica.
Michael Phelan purchased this house in 2012
Why Michael Phelan chose Paquera
We looked long and hard and finally settled here because of the great blend of nature and close proximity to all of the services in the town.
What makes this house unique
Whether you are walking to the convenience store 100 yards from the house, or driving the winding roads down to the beach, you know you are truly in a different country and not an all inclusive that is identical to every other all inclusive the world over. Its fun to 'explore' and bit. It is also very safe in this area. It is quite quiet and the local people are very friendly.
- Languages:
- english, spanish